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Certificate (under 1 year)0% vs national median819 grads tracked

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Moraine Valley Community College

Ranked 35th of 75 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,761
middle 50%: $23,191 – $37,782
Median · 5 years out
$39,222
middle 50%: $28,760 – $51,317
Median · 10 years out
$47,734
middle 50%: $34,426 – $64,216

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Moraine Valley Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $29,761 one year after graduating, rising to $47,734 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $39,233 for this field, ranking 35th of 75 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $13,010 total interest

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