Median Earnings (1yr)
$19,013
5th percentile (40th in TN)
Sample Size
34
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis graduates compare to all programs nationally

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis graduates earn $19k, placing them in the 5th 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 Tennessee

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis$19,013$20,569
Chattanooga State Community College$31,590
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson$26,045$29,419
Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville$25,352$25,183$9,5000.37
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville$25,189$28,555
Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City$24,411$26,316$9,5000.39
National Median$25,255$9,5000.38

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$4,550$31,590
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson
$26,045
Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville
Knoxville
$25,352$9,500
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville
$25,189
Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City
Johnson City
$24,411$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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, approximately 44% 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.