Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Mountain Empire Community College
Ranked 74th of 75 certificate (under 1 year) 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 (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Mountain Empire Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $23,252 one year after graduating, rising to $31,732 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $39,233 for this field, ranking 74th of 75 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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