# University of Louisville: Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Louisville, KY. IPEDS 157289, CIP 51.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisville/majors/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,464
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,595 (U.S. median for this major: $68,018 across 73 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,380 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,423

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,595 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,138 | $65,850 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,601 | $63,514 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,419 | $71,423 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,995 | $91,328 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,186 | $109,559 | 3.8 years |

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

## Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $62,595 | $26,380 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $57,958 | $23,199 | $10,990 | 56% |

## 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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