# Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $68,018 across 73 colleges (middle half $63,402–$74,215); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Medical Assisting Services: median $58,884 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienists | 54% | $98,100 | 8% |
| Registered Nurses | 5% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Medical Assistants | 4% | $45,690 | 12.9% |
| Radiologic Technologists And Technicians | 1% | $80,110 | 5% |
| Dental Assistants | 1% | $48,070 | 7.4% |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 1% | $35,230 | 2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 1% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Physician Assistants | 1% | $135,880 | 21.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $84,089 (4) | — |
| GA | $63,402 (3) | — |
| IN | $64,452 (4) | — |
| MI | $63,473 (4) | — |
| MN | $73,384 (4) | — |
| TX | $70,132 (5) | — |
| WA | $73,916 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $91,726
2. University of the Pacific (CA): $86,150
3. Foothill College (CA): $82,028
4. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $78,231
5. Old Dominion University (VA): $69,732
6. St Petersburg College (FL): $63,700

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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