WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)-2% vs national median55 grads tracked

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

Ranked 40th of 75 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,520
middle 50%: $23,663 – $34,565
Median · 5 years out
$38,509
middle 50%: $26,890 – $45,751
Median · 10 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $35,528 – $56,473

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 Alexandria Technical and Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $29,520 one year after graduating, rising to $48,487 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $39,233 for this field, ranking 40th 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
≈ $13,169 total interest

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