Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in dental support services and allied professions earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Parkland College Compares for Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
All 237 colleges reporting dental support services and allied professions earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chabot College Hayward, CA | $107,583 | $97,893 | #1 | $85,175 |
| 2 | Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA | $106,288 | $97,762 | #2 | $78,372 |
| 3 | Fortis Institute-Wayne Wayne, NJ | $93,127 | $81,736 | #11 | $70,276 |
| 4 | Fortis College-Landover Landover, MD | $93,127 | $81,730 | #12 | $70,276 |
| 5 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $91,137 | $82,989 | #10 | $70,727 |
| 6 | Community College of Denver Denver, CO | $90,193 | $84,348 | #9 | $76,712 |
| 7 | Concorde Career College-Garden Grove Garden Grove, CA | $87,550 | $79,665 | #22 | $72,160 |
| 8 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | $87,282 | $79,421 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ | $87,092 | $89,488 | #5 | $71,216 |
| 10 | Pima Medical Institute-Seattle Seattle, WA | $87,092 | $80,106 | #18 | $71,216 |
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| 163 | Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL | $59,104 | $62,909 | #148 | $46,690 |
| 164 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $59,070 | $53,750 | #198 | $67,733 |
| 165 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $59,007 | $56,162 | #192 | $51,215 |
| 166 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $58,824 | $57,794 | #180 | $47,133 |
| 167 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $58,547 | $60,781 | #164 | $57,969 |
| 168 | Lansing Community College Lansing, MI | $58,534 | $61,717 | #156 | $49,832 |
| 169 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $58,209 | $61,229 | #160 | $57,921 |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,208 | $51,093 | #27 of 176 |
| Engineering | $66,550 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | $26,547 | #49 of 85 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,885 | $26,912 | #626 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | $39,246 | #92 of 124 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,353 | — | #7 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College dental support services and allied professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,133 one year after graduating and $58,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland College rank for dental support services and allied professions?
Among 237 colleges reporting earnings for dental support services and allied professions graduates, Parkland College ranks #166 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dental support services and allied professions at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for dental support services and allied professions ($61,982), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,600.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.