Program Analysis
At $62,496/yr, Dental Support Services graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato land near the $60,938 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
With a 16.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.
The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Dental Support Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $21,355 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Minnesota State University-Mankato ranks #11 among 74 Dental Support Services programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.