Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Oakland Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Oakland Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Oakland Community College graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Community College | $46,032 | $42,626 | $17,650* | — |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | $52,947 | $45,751 | $9,817* | 0.19 |
| Lansing Community College | $49,832 | $46,711 | $14,136* | 0.28 |
| Ferris State University | $49,748 | $46,067 | $26,470* | 0.53 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $45,543 | $38,743 | $17,500* | 0.38 |
| Baker College | $43,971 | $39,507 | $25,879* | 0.59 |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309* | 0.35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo | $4,046 | $52,947 | $9,817 |
| Lansing Community College Lansing | $4,010 | $49,832 | $14,136 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | $13,630 | $49,748 | $26,470 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $4,059 | $45,543 | $17,500 |
| Baker College Owosso | $12,810 | $43,971 | $25,879 |
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 Oakland Community College, approximately 27% 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 28 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.