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Associate+12% vs national median114 grads tracked

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

Ranked 20th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,181
middle 50%: $32,357 – $57,208
Median · 5 years out
$61,198
middle 50%: $48,487 – $78,110
Median · 10 years out
$75,329
middle 50%: $55,464 – $95,990

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 Dutchess Community College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $45,181 one year after graduating, rising to $75,329 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% above the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 20th 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,652 total interest

Same major at other universities

Dallas College
$63,451 · 5 yrs out
Rose State College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
North Hennepin Community College
$62,468 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Broome Community College
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Northern Virginia Community College
$61,482 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$61,431 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Peninsula Community College
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Seminole State College
$60,219 · 5 yrs out
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Cobleskill
$59,037 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College
$58,998 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Dutchess Community College

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$121,093 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$121,093 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$95,469 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$89,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$80,183 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$77,631 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$76,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$73,668 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out

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