Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians at College of the Mainland
Ranked 6th of 15 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of College of the Mainland's certificate (under 1 year) program in Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians earn a median $59,476 one year after graduating, rising to $81,671 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $75,525 for this field, ranking 6th of 15 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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