Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Northwestern Michigan College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Northwestern Michigan College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwestern Michigan College graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan College | $34,029 | — | — | — |
| Washtenaw Community College | $37,428 | $34,055 | $9,500 | 0.25 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids North | $25,352 | $25,183 | $9,500 | 0.37 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing | $25,352 | $25,183 | $9,500 | 0.37 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood | $25,352 | $25,183 | $9,500 | 0.37 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor | $23,957 | $27,565 | $9,500 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500 | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor | $2,736 | $37,428 | $9,500 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids | — | $25,352 | $9,500 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing Lansing | — | $25,352 | $9,500 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood Kentwood | — | $25,352 | $9,500 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | — | $23,957 | $9,500 |
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 Northwestern Michigan College, approximately 28% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.