Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $59,134 track close to the $65,727 national median for Clinical Laboratory Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Some AI exposure exists in Clinical Laboratory Science's typical career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.
At $11,874 in median debt against $59,134 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #89 of 99 Clinical Laboratory Science programs, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $64,704 are relatively flat compared to the $59,134 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.