Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at United Education Institute-Las Vegas

United Education Institute's dental support program leaves graduates earning roughly $4,000 less annually than the Nevada median—a meaningful gap when you're starting at just $22,000. While the 40th percentile state ranking suggests this is middle-of-the-pack locally, three competing Las Vegas programs deliver notably better outcomes, with Pima Medical Institute and Carrington College graduates earning $5,000+ more right out of the gate.

The 19% earnings growth over four years helps, but even at year four, graduates still trail the state median. At $9,500 in debt, the financial burden isn't crushing—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 is manageable—but you're paying for below-average results. The school serves a predominantly low-income population (71% Pell recipients), which speaks to its mission, but that doesn't change the economic reality for your child.

If dental assisting is the goal, this program works as a credential, but Milan Institute, Pima Medical, or Carrington would likely provide better starting wages for similar or even lower debt. The difference between $22,000 and $27,000 in annual income matters significantly when you're trying to launch an independent life in Las Vegas.