Associate-7% vs national median261 grads tracked
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Clark State College
Ranked 72nd of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$45,979
middle 50%: $36,603 – $55,569
Median · 5 years out
$50,725
middle 50%: $40,052 – $64,226
Median · 10 years out
$61,121
middle 50%: $44,849 – $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
Clinical Laboratory Science graduates see a median first-year salary of $46k. Ten-year earnings reach $61k.
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
7.7 yrs
≈ $8,461 total interest
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$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota North College
$51,737 · 5 yrs out
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$51,505 · 5 yrs out
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$51,335 · 5 yrs out
Amarillo College
$51,099 · 5 yrs out
Rend Lake College
$50,831 · 5 yrs out
Central Virginia Community College
$50,636 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$50,493 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$49,935 · 5 yrs out
Delgado Community College
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Clark State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,648 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$67,373 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$65,549 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$60,272 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$60,272 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,009 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$57,455 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$55,426 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$55,241 · 5 yrs out
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