Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Pima Medical Institute-Seattle

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle graduates earn $71,216 in their first year—nearly $30,000 more than the national median for dental support programs and significantly above Washington's state median of $53,698. This places the program in the 95th percentile nationally and 80th percentile within Washington, delivering standout outcomes for dental hygienists and assistants entering Seattle's robust healthcare market. Only Shoreline Community College produces higher earnings among Washington's 15 dental support programs.

The tradeoff comes in debt load. At $32,500, students borrow roughly $13,000 more than the national median and about $2,600 more than Washington's typical debt for these programs. However, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 means graduates earn more than twice their debt in year one—a manageable burden for a two-year credential. The slight earnings dip to $69,436 by year four is worth monitoring, though this likely reflects career plateaus common in dental support roles rather than program weakness.

For families seeking a fast track into dental healthcare with strong earning potential, this program delivers. The higher debt is offset by earnings that substantially exceed what most dental support graduates achieve, both nationally and in-state. Just understand you're paying a premium price for what appears to be premium placement in Seattle's competitive dental market.