Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs

This dental support program offers decent national performance but falls short within Colorado's competitive landscape. While graduates earn above the national median ($27,301 vs $25,255), they're performing in just the 40th percentile among Colorado programs, where the state median is notably higher at $29,935. This suggests students might find better value at other in-state options.

The debt picture is mixed—at $8,509, it's lower than both national and state medians, which keeps the debt-to-earnings ratio reasonable at 0.31. However, the earnings growth is modest, with graduates seeing only a 12% increase over four years to $30,467. When you compare this to top Colorado programs like Pueblo Community College ($62,355) or Front Range Community College ($37,396), the opportunity cost becomes clear.

For a relatively quick certificate program, this isn't a financial disaster, but it's not optimizing your investment either. The low debt load means graduates won't be buried in payments, but the below-average earnings for Colorado suggest your child could likely do better at other state schools offering the same credential. Consider exploring the higher-performing Colorado options before committing here.