Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Wharton County Junior College
Associate's Degree
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 Texas
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County Junior College | — | $52,652 | — | — |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $71,216 | $69,436 | $32,500 | 0.46 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | $65,693 | $67,065 | $25,250 | 0.38 |
| Tarrant County College District | $65,537 | $57,808 | — | — |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio | $64,381 | $58,922 | $26,548 | 0.41 |
| Austin Community College District | $60,475 | $59,676 | — | — |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309 | 0.35 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston Houston | — | $71,216 | $32,500 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas Dallas | — | $65,693 | $25,250 |
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $1,728 | $65,537 | — |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio San Antonio | — | $64,381 | $26,548 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $2,550 | $60,475 | — |
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 Wharton County Junior College, approximately 27% 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.