Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
57 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
57
Optimistic
57
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $67,679/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)
ROI 15.1x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #72 of 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $642K $642K $592K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.1x 15.1x 13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.5x 7.5x 6.9x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 53% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 57 57 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,552
Out-of-state: $85,328 (7.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$65,824
-55% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $67,679/yr, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates from Salisbury University land near the $65,727 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #72 out of 99 programs, Salisbury University's financial outcomes for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Salisbury University

With 89% of applicants admitted, Salisbury University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,056 students in Salisbury, MD.

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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

How does Salisbury University's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program score?
A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Salisbury University trails the majority of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →