Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Associate's degree · North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND

CIP 51.06

$48,565Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,908Median earnings 4 years after

$52,083Median earnings 5 years after

$11,500Median federal debt

31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at North Dakota State College of Science earn a median of $48,565 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 $11,500, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at North Dakota State College of Science

Agricultural MechanizationAssociate's degree$62,531
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$59,229
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$56,659
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$51,647
Environmental Control Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$50,780
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$48,646
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$45,253
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate's degree$41,956
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$31,594
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$31,521
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$39,940
Architectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$48,797
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$52,137
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$55,739
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$36,795

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates from North Dakota State College of Science make?

The median salary is $48,565 one year after graduation and $52,083 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,500.

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