Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL

CIP 51.06

$53,559Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$68,609Median earnings 4 years after

$57,061Median earnings 5 years after

$21,500Median federal debt

31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $53,559 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,061 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,213–$83,379). Median debt is $21,500, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?

The median salary is $53,559 one year after graduation and $57,061 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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