Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Del Mar College
Ranked 74th of 99 associate 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 (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Del Mar College's associate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $42,258 one year after graduating, rising to $60,696 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $54,665 for this field, ranking 74th 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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