Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Kirkwood Community College
Ranked 23rd of 84 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $33,536 one year after graduating, rising to $46,435 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% above the national median of $39,301 for this field, ranking 23rd of 84 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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