WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)-5% vs national median131 grads tracked

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at South Suburban College

Ranked 46th of 75 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,883
middle 50%: $23,208 – $36,628
Median · 5 years out
$37,446
middle 50%: $29,599 – $48,144
Median · 10 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $35,528 – $60,775

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 South Suburban College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $28,883 one year after graduating, rising to $48,487 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $39,233 for this field, ranking 46th 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
11 yrs
≈ $13,538 total interest

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