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Associate-12% vs national median162 grads tracked

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

Ranked 85th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$46,551
middle 50%: $37,716 – $52,466
Median · 5 years out
$48,238
middle 50%: $41,501 – $54,703
Median · 10 years out
$53,343
middle 50%: $41,964 – $64,718

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 Washington State Community College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $46,551 one year after graduating, rising to $53,343 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 85th 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.

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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
8 yrs
≈ $8,708 total interest

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