Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at PCI Health Training Center

PCI Health Training Center's dental support program outperforms most Texas competitors while keeping debt manageable, but the stagnant earnings trajectory raises important questions about career advancement. At $24,468 four years out, graduates earn more than 60% of similar Texas programs and come reasonably close to the national median of $25,255. The $8,095 in debt is also lower than both state and national averages, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.34—you're looking at roughly five months of gross income to repay the investment.

The challenge is what happens after graduation. Earnings barely budge over four years, suggesting limited room for growth in entry-level dental support roles. While top Texas programs like The College of Health Care Professions reach $29,000, even those earnings don't show dramatic long-term progression in the available data. This appears to be more about the field's wage structure than this particular school's training quality.

For families seeking a quick entry into healthcare work, this program delivers on its basic promise: relatively low debt and immediate employment at wages that beat most in-state alternatives. Just understand you're likely training for a stable job with predictable pay rather than a launching pad for significant income growth. Given the 87% Pell Grant rate here, that tradeoff may work perfectly fine for students prioritizing fast workforce entry over extended education.