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Associate-6% vs national median146 grads tracked

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

Ranked 69th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,658
middle 50%: $42,235 – $56,288
Median · 5 years out
$51,335
middle 50%: $43,661 – $56,481
Median · 10 years out
$63,970
middle 50%: $54,051 – $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 Southwestern Illinois College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $48,658 one year after graduating, rising to $63,970 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 69th 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
≈ $8,074 total interest

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