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Associate-3% vs national median123 grads tracked

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Illinois Central College

Ranked 63rd of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,605
middle 50%: $38,672 – $53,541
Median · 5 years out
$52,950
middle 50%: $43,336 – $59,197
Median · 10 years out
$58,858
middle 50%: $47,119 – $67,394

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

Graduates of Illinois Central College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $47,605 one year after graduating, rising to $58,858 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 63rd of 99 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
7.4 yrs
≈ $8,082 total interest

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