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Associate-40% vs national median40 grads tracked

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Ranked 126th of 128 associate programs in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,341
middle 50%: $27,582 – $45,751
Median · 5 years out
$38,141
middle 50%: $28,969 – $46,967
Median · 10 years out
$41,424
middle 50%: $32,231 – $69,154

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale's associate program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $38,341 one year after graduating, rising to $41,424 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 40% below the national median of $63,465 for this field, ranking 126th of 128 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.7 yrs
≈ $11,879 total interest

Same major at other universities

South Central College
$44,549 · 5 yrs out
Dakota County Technical College
$43,164 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$42,822 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Technical College - Bemidji
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$39,163 · 5 yrs out
San Antonio College
$37,841 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$34,573 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$183,045 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$183,045 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$146,060 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$128,910 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$128,254 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,207 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,141 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,560 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,955 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$97,921 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$95,779 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,729 · 5 yrs out

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