Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Pima Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Pima Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pima Community College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 57th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate 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 Arizona
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College | $26,087 | $34,107 | — | — |
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix | $29,935 | $30,178 | $8,193 | 0.27 |
| Brookline College-Tempe | $28,295 | $27,753 | $9,412 | 0.33 |
| Brookline College-Phoenix | $28,295 | $27,753 | $9,412 | 0.33 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson | $27,301 | $30,467 | $8,509 | 0.31 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | $27,301 | $30,467 | $8,509 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500 | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix Phoenix | — | $29,935 | $8,193 |
| Brookline College-Tempe Tempe | — | $28,295 | $9,412 |
| Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix | — | $28,295 | $9,412 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson | — | $27,301 | $8,509 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa Mesa | — | $27,301 | $8,509 |
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 Pima Community 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.