Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Associate's degree · Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI

CIP 51.06

$58,860Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$71,451Median earnings 4 years after

$55,515Median earnings 5 years after

$21,000Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Community College of Rhode Island earn a median of $58,860 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 $21,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Community College of Rhode Island

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$37,087
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$36,468
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Computer ProgrammingAssociate's degree$33,781
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Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$30,219
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$27,952
Education, GeneralAssociate's degree$25,867
Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree$18,544
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$31,582
Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$38,047
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$33,927
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Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$43,887
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree$28,595
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$31,537
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate certificate$39,540

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates from Community College of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $58,860 one year after graduation and $55,515 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.

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