Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Undergraduate certificate · Western Dakota Technical College · Rapid City, SD

CIP 51.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,793Median earnings 4 years after

$31,763Median earnings 5 years after

$9,500Median federal debt

24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Western Dakota Technical College earn a median of $36,793. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $38,675 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,627–$53,775). Median debt is $9,500, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Western Dakota Technical College

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$54,737
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$46,378
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$44,614
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$43,884
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate's degree$41,303
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate's degree$40,418
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$38,031
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$37,717
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$32,951
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$27,459
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$24,503
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$22,074
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificate$53,185
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$55,671
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$33,161
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$41,947

Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions graduates from Western Dakota Technical College make?

The median salary is $36,793 and $31,763 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.

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