Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificate · Ashland Community and Technical College · Ashland, KY

CIP 15.07

$58,388Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$11,056Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians at Ashland Community and Technical College earn a median of $58,388 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $62,511 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,112–$86,218). Median debt is $11,056, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate—

Frequently asked questions

How much do Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College make?

The median salary is $58,388 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,056.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.