Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at SOWELA Technical Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWELA Technical Community College | $23,699* | — | — | — |
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge | $29,714* | $29,779 | $10,522 | 0.35 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette | $23,699* | $22,835 | $9,500 | 0.40 |
| Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe | $23,699* | $22,835 | $9,500 | 0.40 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Houma | $23,699* | $22,835 | $9,500 | 0.40 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria | $23,699* | $22,835 | $9,500 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $31,071* | — | $10,866 | 0.35 |
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge | $16,167 | $29,714 | $10,522 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette Lafayette | — | $23,699 | $9,500 |
| Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe West Monroe | — | $23,699 | $9,500 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Houma Houma | — | $23,699 | $9,500 |
| Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria Alexandria | — | $23,699 | $9,500 |
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 SOWELA Technical Community College, approximately 42% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 11 similar programs in LA. Actual outcomes may vary.