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Associate0% vs national median147 grads tracked

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Central Texas College District

Ranked 49th of 99 associate programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,284
middle 50%: $38,881 – $56,062
Median · 5 years out
$54,522
middle 50%: $46,161 – $65,511
Median · 10 years out
$61,827
middle 50%: $43,047 – $75,329

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 Central Texas College District's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $48,284 one year after graduating, rising to $61,827 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 49th 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $7,861 total interest

Same major at other universities

Saint Philip's College
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
Lake Superior College
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
Lorain County Community College
$54,871 · 5 yrs out
Tulsa Community College
$54,857 · 5 yrs out
Lakeland Community College
$54,665 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$54,594 · 5 yrs out
Clinton Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Alexandria Technical and Community College
$54,404 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Texas Community College
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Albany State University
$54,178 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$54,120 · 5 yrs out
Tyler Junior College
$53,942 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Central Texas College District

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$81,750 · 5 yrs out
Computer Programming (Certificate)
$78,948 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$77,289 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$72,917 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$65,081 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Certificate)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Certificate)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer Programming (Associate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$59,754 · 5 yrs out

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