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

Youngstown, OH. IPEDS 206695, CIP 51.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/youngstown-state-university/majors/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,826
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,099 (U.S. median for this major: $68,018 across 73 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,919

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,099 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,328 | $41,696 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,421 | $42,112 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,369 | $59,759 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,249 | $72,633 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $18,235 | $81,510 | 3.1 years |

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

## Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $65,920 | $25,500 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Youngstown State University | $62,099 | $25,000 | $12,767 | 51% |

## 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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