Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Community College of Allegheny County
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Community College of Allegheny County graduates compare to all programs nationally
Community College of Allegheny County graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | $48,229 | $51,844 | — | — |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $74,011 | — | — | — |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $55,875 | $58,047 | $29,792 | 0.53 |
| Harcum College | $54,790 | — | $33,750 | 0.62 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown | $46,592 | $30,691 | $29,028 | 0.62 |
| National Median | $48,026 | — | $24,994 | 0.52 |
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia | $4,632 | $74,011 | — |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg | $7,373 | $55,875 | $29,792 |
| Harcum College Bryn Mawr | $29,900 | $54,790 | $33,750 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown Allentown | — | $46,592 | $29,028 |
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 Community College of Allegheny County, approximately 29% 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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.