# Metropolitan State University: Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174020, CIP 51.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university/majors/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,849
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,027 (U.S. median for this major: $68,018 across 73 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $73,384): -$357
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,009

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,027 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,238 | $71,161 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,656 | $77,784 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,659 | $77,798 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $88,702 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,905 | $102,296 | 2.9 years |

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

## Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $76,078 | $23,829 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | $73,741 | $35,117 | $16,670 | 47% |
| Metropolitan State University | $73,027 | $27,000 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $72,882 | $27,000 | $19,139 | 54% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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