# Oregon Institute of Technology: Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Klamath Falls, OR. IPEDS 209506, CIP 51.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-institute-of-technology/majors/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,691
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,089 (U.S. median for this major: $68,018 across 73 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,880 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,071

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.69 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,089 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,085 | $42,609 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $8,729 | $40,939 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,385 | $67,466 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,925 | $88,758 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,431 | $105,201 | 2.5 years |

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

## Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific University | $78,641 | $28,375 | $35,273 | 67% |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | $78,089 | $25,880 | $15,706 | 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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