Clinical Laboratory Science at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
63
Base Case
63
Pessimistic
Earnings
$64,267/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Large (79,700 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical Laboratory Science graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $617K | $617K | $571K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 12.0x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 53% | 44% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 63 | 63 | 63 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,436
Out-of-state: $153,460 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,648
11% growth from Year 1
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
With a 51% acceptance rate, Ohio State University-Main Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 44,617 students in Columbus, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio State University-Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620/yr
Surgical technologists
$62,830/yr
Health technologists and technicians, all other
$48,790/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical Laboratory Science at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
A score of 63/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Clinical Laboratory Science field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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