WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)+2% vs national median137 grads tracked

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

Ranked 28th of 75 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,283
middle 50%: $23,149 – $36,779
Median · 5 years out
$40,159
middle 50%: $31,380 – $48,076
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Columbus State Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $29,283 one year after graduating, rising to $40,159 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $39,233 for this field, ranking 28th 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
11.5 yrs
≈ $13,421 total interest

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