Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions associate's degree programs in Pennsylvania

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$56,279Median year-4 earnings

$29,792Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$75,304 2Harcum CollegeBryn Mawr · $33,750 federal debt$62,144 3Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg · $29,792 federal debt$56,279 4Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-AllentownAllentown · $29,028 federal debt$55,893 5Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh · Debt not reported$54,047

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $107,920
Middle 50% wage range: $71,070–$212,620
State employment: 14,890
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $49,300–$244,880

29-2055Surgical Technologists

State median wage: $62,680
Middle 50% wage range: $52,060–$72,020
State employment: 4,490
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 7,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,130–$77,760

29-2099Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

State median wage: $46,720
Middle 50% wage range: $42,620–$57,070
State employment: 13,200
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 12,400

10th–90th percentile: $39,350–$75,150

31-9093Medical Equipment Preparers

State median wage: $45,820
Middle 50% wage range: $39,710–$50,040
State employment: 3,450
Projected growth: +10.8%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $37,500–$57,070

31-9097Phlebotomists

State median wage: $43,910
Middle 50% wage range: $38,530–$47,370
State employment: 5,510
Projected growth: +6.8%
Annual openings: 18,000

10th–90th percentile: $37,010–$50,060

51-9083Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

State median wage: $37,680
Middle 50% wage range: $35,040–$42,220
State employment: 510
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $30,160–$49,750

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Community College of Philadelphia	Philadelphia	$75,304	Not available
2	Harcum College	Bryn Mawr	$62,144	$33,750
3	Harrisburg Area Community College	Harrisburg	$56,279	$29,792
4	Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown	Allentown	$55,893	$29,028
5	Community College of Allegheny County	Pittsburgh	$54,047	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions in Pennsylvania

What do Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions associate's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,279 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $29,792 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Community College of Philadelphia has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.