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 New Jersey

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$59,453
Fortis Institute-Wayne$70,276$74,566$32,5000.46
Bergen Community College$62,663$60,531$22,3820.36
Middlesex College$59,451$56,326$11,2500.19
Eastern International College-Jersey City$56,287$61,278$30,7500.55
Camden County College$47,009$38,932$15,9220.34
National Median$55,016$19,3090.35

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Fortis Institute-Wayne
Wayne
$70,276$32,500
Bergen Community College
Paramus
$4,757$62,663$22,382
Middlesex College
Edison
$4,524$59,451$11,250
Eastern International College-Jersey City
Jersey City
$18,947$56,287$30,750
Camden County College
Blackwood
$3,960$47,009$15,922

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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick, approximately 27% 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.