Clinical Laboratory Science at Premiere Career College

Irwindale, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

a compact campus enrolling 106 students in Irwindale, CA.

Program Analysis

At $39,459/yr, Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Premiere Career College land near the $39,620 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates.

The median debt load of $6,163 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #77 out of 146 programs, Premiere Career College's financial outcomes for Clinical Laboratory Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 15 registered apprenticeships mapped to Clinical Laboratory Science, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
53
Score
53
High End
Earnings $39,459/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$39K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,163
1.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,208
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Surgical technologists $62,830 +4.5% 93%
Health technologists and technicians, all other $48,790 +5.2% 48%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Surgical technologists
$62,830
+4.5% growth 93% AI-proof
Health technologists and technicians, all other
$48,790
+5.2% growth 48% AI-proof

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Clinical Laboratory Science Career Guide

Explore what Clinical Laboratory Science graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 146 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Premiere Career College's Clinical Laboratory Science program score?
A score of 53/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Premiere Career College trails the majority of Clinical Laboratory Science programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
What's the typical debt for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Premiere Career College?
Median debt of just $6,163 against $39,459/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates?
If Premiere Career College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 15 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Clinical Laboratory Science. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Premiere Career College find jobs?
The large job market (79,700 annual openings) works in favor of Clinical Laboratory Science graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →