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Associate-10% vs national median117 grads tracked

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

Ranked 77th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,216
middle 50%: $36,114 – $52,194
Median · 5 years out
$49,399
middle 50%: $41,019 – $58,956
Median · 10 years out
$57,867
middle 50%: $40,342 – $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 Delgado Community College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $43,216 one year after graduating, rising to $57,867 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 77th 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
8 yrs
≈ $8,968 total interest

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