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

University, MS. IPEDS 176017, CIP 51.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-mississippi/majors/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,838
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,022 (U.S. median for this major: $68,018 across 73 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,875 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,996

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,022 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,945 | $37,837 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,217 | $38,988 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,794 | $62,579 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,573 | $78,564 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,313 | $90,154 | 3.8 years |

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

## Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $54,022 | $22,875 | $13,314 | 72% |

## 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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