Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
58
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $64,772/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)
ROI 17.0x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #67 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 $625K $624K $577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.0x 17.0x 15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.3x 7.3x 6.8x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 53% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 58 58 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)
$36,760
Out-of-state: $85,160 (7.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$46,532
-27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,555
2.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $64,772/yr, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe land near the $65,727 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 17.0x 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.

The median debt load of $12,555 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #67 out of 99 programs, University of Louisiana at Monroe's financial outcomes for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

With 75% of applicants admitted, University of Louisiana at Monroe prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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 University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program score?
A score of 58/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 →