Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Valencia College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Valencia College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Valencia College graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 61th 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 Florida
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia College | $57,535 | $67,160 | $14,875* | — |
| Palm Beach State College | $63,723 | — | —* | — |
| Daytona State College | $63,591 | $56,862 | —* | — |
| Hillsborough Community College | $62,731 | — | —* | — |
| St Petersburg College | $62,093 | — | $26,556* | 0.43 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $59,330 | $49,513 | —* | — |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309* | 0.35 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $63,723 | — |
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach | $3,106 | $63,591 | — |
| Hillsborough Community College Tampa | $2,506 | $62,731 | — |
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $2,682 | $62,093 | $26,556 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $59,330 | — |
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 Valencia College, approximately 39% 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 26 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.