U.S. median for this major: $68,018.
College Scorecard field of study; 44 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 24% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,042. College Scorecard.
ETSU Dental Support Services and Allied Professions: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Tennessee colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses ETSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,433 | $54,457 | 1.7 years |
| $30–48k | $14,289 | $62,586 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $16,400 | $71,832 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $20,588 | $90,175 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $21,193 | $92,825 | 3.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates 4 years after graduating ($65,649) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $31,131 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Tennessee colleges
Every Tennessee college we cover that reports Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Tennessee State University | $65,649 | $15,687 | $15,983 | 53% |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $61,981 | $25,000 | — | — |
3 more Tennessee colleges offer Dental Support Services and Allied Professions but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at ETSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About ETSU
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,859
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
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ETSU Dental Support Services and Allied Professions questions
How much do ETSU Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates earn?
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median $65,649 four years after graduating and $51,316 one year after. The U.S. median for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates across 73 colleges is $68,018.
How much debt do ETSU Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates of East Tennessee State University is $15,687, about 24% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does ETSU rank for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions in Tennessee?
Of 2 Tennessee colleges reporting Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduate earnings, East Tennessee State University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “East Tennessee State University Dental Support Services and Allied Professions: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/majors/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions (College Scorecard and BLS data).