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Associate+5% vs national median146 grads tracked

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Oakton College

Ranked 32nd of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$51,789
middle 50%: $41,455 – $61,456
Median · 5 years out
$57,372
middle 50%: $46,435 – $71,155
Median · 10 years out
$60,590
middle 50%: $39,655 – $72,585

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 Oakton College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $51,789 one year after graduating, rising to $60,590 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 32nd 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.

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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
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,290 total interest

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