Location: Rockford, IL•In-State Tuition: $16,699
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$28,181
Est. from IL median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$9,500
Est. from IL median (3 programs)

Where Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all dental support services and allied professions certificate's programs nationally

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College (estimated ±10%)Other dental support services and allied professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College—$24,830—
Cabrillo College$74,741$69,093-8%
Lewis and Clark Community College$53,786$46,626-13%
First Institute of Travel Inc.$26,773$32,278+21%
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois$22,815$24,586+8%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career CollegeRockford$16,699$28,181*$24,830$9,500*—
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey$3,552$53,786*$46,626$12,000*0.22
Northwestern CollegeOak Lawn$18,475$29,589*—$12,667*0.43
First Institute of Travel Inc.Crystal Lake—$26,773*$32,278$9,500*0.35
Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield—$22,815*$24,586$9,500*0.42
National Median—$25,255*—$9,500*0.38
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with dental support services and allied professions graduates

Dental Hygienists

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

$94,260/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

$47,300/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

$45,820/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
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 Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College, approximately 72% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.