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Associate-2% vs national median102 grads tracked

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

Ranked 58th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,343
middle 50%: $38,377 – $55,604
Median · 5 years out
$53,735
middle 50%: $43,588 – $63,522
Median · 10 years out
$59,253
middle 50%: $49,171 – $68,521

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 Minnesota West Community and Technical College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $48,343 one year after graduating, rising to $59,253 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 58th 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $7,930 total interest

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