Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,203
95th percentile (40th in MN)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwest Technical College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwest Technical College$36,203
Dakota County Technical College$45,670$35,977$11,0000.24
Herzing University-Minneapolis$41,499$27,192$18,6240.45
Central Lakes College-Brainerd$40,329$35,053
Minneapolis Community and Technical College$35,725$40,246
Minnesota North College$34,237$31,442$10,5450.31
National Median$25,255$9,5000.38

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
$6,419$45,670$11,000
Herzing University-Minneapolis
St. Louis Park
$13,420$41,499$18,624
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd
$6,209$40,329
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
$6,128$35,725
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
$6,004$34,237$10,545

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northwest Technical College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.