Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at William Rainey Harper College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How William Rainey Harper College graduates compare to all programs nationally
William Rainey Harper College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 57th 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 Illinois
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Rainey Harper College | $56,767 | $56,064 | $13,521* | — |
| College of Lake County | $63,080 | $59,224 | $13,000* | 0.21 |
| Rock Valley College | $59,574 | — | —* | — |
| College of DuPage | $59,215 | — | $19,871* | 0.34 |
| Lake Land College | $58,853 | $37,322 | $13,625* | 0.23 |
| Fox College | $57,717 | — | $20,000* | 0.35 |
| National Median | $55,016 | — | $19,309* | 0.35 |
Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $4,494 | $63,080 | $13,000 |
| Rock Valley College Rockford | $4,274 | $59,574 | — |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $4,320 | $59,215 | $19,871 |
| Lake Land College Mattoon | $4,280 | $58,853 | $13,625 |
| Fox College Tinley Park | $17,190 | $57,717 | $20,000 |
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 William Rainey Harper College, approximately 20% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.