WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)-2% vs national median193 grads tracked

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Del Mar College

Ranked 18th of 24 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,317
middle 50%: $22,171 – $33,776
Median · 5 years out
$36,043
middle 50%: $28,639 – $43,433
Median · 10 years out
$40,159
middle 50%: $32,639 – $47,666

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Del Mar College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions earn a median $27,317 one year after graduating, rising to $40,159 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $36,715 for this field, ranking 18th of 24 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
12.5 yrs
≈ $15,010 total interest

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