Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Saint Louis Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Saint Louis Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Saint Louis Community College graduates earn $61k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions associates 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 Missouri
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Community College | $60,906 | $51,249 | — | — |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | $64,381 | $58,922 | $26,548 | 0.41 |
| Missouri Southern State University | $59,420 | $57,573 | $25,374 | 0.43 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $36,855 | $41,542 | $11,000 | 0.30 |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309 | 0.35 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City | — | $64,381 | $26,548 |
| Missouri Southern State University Joplin | $8,400 | $59,420 | $25,374 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield | $4,184 | $36,855 | $11,000 |
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 Saint Louis Community College, approximately 29% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.