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Clinical Laboratory Science at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · 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 $60,442/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

ROI 22.2x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #62 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 Laboratory Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$599K	$598K	$556K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.2x	22.2x	20.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.6x	8.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	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)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (8.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,778

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$59,239

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $60,442/yr, Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Winston-Salem State University land near the $65,727 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 22.2x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,778 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #62 out of 99 programs, Winston-Salem State University's financial outcomes for Clinical Laboratory Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,244 students in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Winston-Salem State University's Clinical Laboratory Science program score?

A score of 59/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Winston-Salem State University trails the majority of Clinical Laboratory Science 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 →