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Associate-5% vs national median205 grads tracked

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

Ranked 66th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,263
middle 50%: $41,548 – $56,605
Median · 5 years out
$51,929
middle 50%: $45,751 – $62,119
Median · 10 years out
$63,082
middle 50%: $47,802 – $75,771

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 Marion Technical College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $48,263 one year after graduating, rising to $63,082 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 66th 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
≈ $8,073 total interest

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