Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Western Dakota Technical College
Ranked 15th of 21 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Western Dakota Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $28,831 one year after graduating, rising to $46,471 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $36,341 for this field, ranking 15th of 21 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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