Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Associate's degree · Rio Salado College · Tempe, AZ

CIP 51.06

$45,744Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,628Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$8,125Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Rio Salado College earn a median of $45,744 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,982 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,175–$79,205). Median debt is $8,125, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's degree) at other Arizona schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Tucson
$71,216$32,498
Mohave Community College
Kingman
$66,796—
Carrington College-Mesa
Mesa
$64,434$27,688
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Phoenix
$64,434$27,688
Pima Community College
Tucson
$62,481$8,731
Mesa Community College
Mesa
$56,024—
Phoenix College
Phoenix
$32,248$9,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates from Rio Salado College make?

The median salary is $45,744 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,125.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.