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 Minnesota

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lake Superior College$47,207
Saint Paul College$47,780$22,3750.47
Rasmussen University-Minnesota$43,637$48,300$27,5350.63
National Median$48,026$24,9940.52

Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul
$6,318$47,780$22,375
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$10,899$43,637$27,535

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 Lake Superior College, approximately 19% 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.