Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Ross Medical Education Center-Dayton

Ross Medical Education Center-Dayton graduates students at the Ohio median for dental support programs, but that median sits notably below the state's top performers. At $24,411 one year out, earnings trail schools like Stark State College by nearly $8,000 annually—a significant gap for entry-level positions in the same field. Among Ohio's 37 dental support programs, this ranks exactly at the 60th percentile, meaning more than a third of in-state options deliver stronger outcomes.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $9,500, borrowers face manageable payments with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39. That translates to roughly $95 monthly under standard repayment plans, consuming about 5% of gross income—a workable burden for most graduates. Earnings do grow 8% by year four, though that still leaves graduates behind peers from higher-performing Ohio programs.

For families weighing this certificate, the key question is access to alternatives. With 89% of students receiving Pell grants, Ross serves a population that may prioritize convenience and flexible scheduling over maximizing earnings. But if geography allows consideration of programs like Stark State or even other Ross campuses (their Niles location posts stronger results), the earnings difference could mean $30,000+ in additional income over a decade—enough to justify extra commute time or planning around a different schedule.