Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $57,178 track close to the $65,727 national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research'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 $17,883 in median debt against $57,178 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #76 of 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs, University of New Mexico-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.