Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Portland Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Portland Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Portland Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 95th 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 Oregon
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College | $36,211 | $40,119 | — | — |
| Linn-Benton Community College | $37,488 | — | — | — |
| Chemeketa Community College | $33,802 | — | — | — |
| Carrington College-Portland | $30,326 | $28,698 | $9,409 | 0.31 |
| Concorde Career College-Portland | $28,846 | $33,801 | $9,500 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500 | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Oregon
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Benton Community College Albany | $6,288 | $37,488 | — |
| Chemeketa Community College Salem | $6,210 | $33,802 | — |
| Carrington College-Portland Portland | — | $30,326 | $9,409 |
| Concorde Career College-Portland Portland | — | $28,846 | $9,500 |
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 Portland Community College, approximately 31% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.