Associate-1% vs national median290 grads tracked
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Albany State University
Ranked 53rd of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$43,948
middle 50%: $35,416 – $54,468
Median · 5 years out
$54,178
middle 50%: $41,492 – $66,881
Median · 10 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $48,182 – $78,757
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Clinical Laboratory Science associate degree holders earn a median $44k in year one. Salaries reach $54k after five years and $60k after ten years.
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
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,390 total interest
Same major at other universities
Lakeland Community College
$54,665 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$54,594 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Clinton Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Alexandria Technical and Community College
$54,404 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Texas Community College
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$54,120 · 5 yrs out
Tyler Junior College
$53,942 · 5 yrs out
Midlands Technical College
$53,883 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$53,862 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$53,735 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$53,511 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Albany State University
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$125,835 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$89,990 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$81,182 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$74,043 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$68,881 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$68,507 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$67,449 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$65,698 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$62,345 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$61,630 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$61,630 · 5 yrs out
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