Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth

The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth delivers below-average starting salaries for dental support graduates, with first-year earnings of $21,569 falling in just the 19th percentile nationally—about $3,700 less than the typical program nationwide. While the program performs closer to the Texas median, sitting at the 40th percentile statewide, this still means half of similar Texas programs produce higher-earning graduates.

The debt picture offers some relief, with $9,248 in median borrowing that's right at both the national and state averages. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 is manageable, meaning graduates can reasonably expect to pay off loans within a few years. More encouraging is the 24% earnings growth over four years, bringing median pay to $26,812—though even this improved figure lags behind what other programs achieve from day one.

What's particularly telling is the performance gap within the same institution network: graduates from the Austin and Dallas campuses earn $29,060 in their first year—35% more than Fort Worth graduates. For parents weighing options, this suggests the program itself may be sound, but the Fort Worth job market or campus-specific factors create a meaningful earnings disadvantage. Given the affordable debt load and decent earnings trajectory, this program works for students needing local training, but families should seriously consider the higher-performing campuses if logistics allow.