Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Columbia State Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Columbia State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Columbia State Community College graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia State Community College | $48,168 | — | — | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | $46,592 | $30,691 | $29,028 | 0.62 |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | $40,819 | $37,575 | $35,304 | 0.86 |
| South College | $30,446 | — | $24,487 | 0.80 |
| National Median | $48,026 | — | $24,994 | 0.52 |
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga | — | $46,592 | $29,028 |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville Nashville | $15,237 | $40,819 | $35,304 |
| South College Knoxville | $17,935 | $30,446 | $24,487 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia State Community College, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.