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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,965/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 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	$644K	$643K	$594K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.3x	17.3x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	59	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,260

Out-of-state: $119,348 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,688

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,088

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Utah's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program produces graduates earning $67,965/yr — within striking distance of the $65,727 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,088 in median debt clears quickly against $67,965 in annual earnings.

Ranked #64 of 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs, University of Utah falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Utah

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Utah is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 26,041 students in Salt Lake City, UT.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at University of Utah?

This program scores 59/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →