Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Western Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Western Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Western Technical College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 95th 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 Wisconsin
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | $33,322 | $34,238 | $9,362* | — |
| Herzing University-Madison | $41,499 | $27,192 | $18,624* | 0.45 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $31,038 | $28,372 | $5,500* | 0.18 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $30,725 | $29,576 | $11,399* | 0.37 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | $28,022 | — | —* | — |
| Blackhawk Technical College | $27,831 | $30,954 | —* | — |
| National Median | $25,255 | — | $9,500* | 0.38 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $13,420 | $41,499 | $18,624 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $31,038 | $5,500 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $30,725 | $11,399 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $4,649 | $28,022 | — |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $4,170 | $27,831 | — |
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 Western Technical College, approximately 32% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.