Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Des Moines Area Community College Compares for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
All 57 colleges reporting clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $79,084 | $84,175 | #1 | $59,566 |
| 2 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $75,304 | $76,585 | #2 | $74,011 |
| 3 | Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ | $72,608 | $74,606 | #4 | $59,829 |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $69,971 | $74,670 | #3 | $59,337 |
| 5 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $69,606 | $70,769 | #6 | $51,327 |
| 6 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $68,948 | $69,354 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $68,097 | $64,814 | #16 | — |
| 8 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $67,936 | $72,309 | #5 | — |
| 9 | Kankakee Community College Kankakee, IL | $67,089 | $65,914 | #12 | — |
| 10 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $65,303 | $67,951 | #9 | $54,717 |
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| 23 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $58,192 | $62,100 | #23 | — |
| 24 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $56,373 | $49,397 | #54 | $40,630 |
| 25 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $56,279 | $57,236 | #33 | $55,875 |
| 26 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $56,204 | $59,120 | #29 | $47,585 |
| 27 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $56,168 | $57,106 | #34 | — |
| 28 | Seminole State College Seminole, OK | $56,072 | $62,956 | #22 | — |
| 29 | Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $55,893 | $61,057 | #24 | $46,592 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,585 one year after graduating and $56,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions ($57,472), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.