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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
60 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
60
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings $71,074/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)
ROI 20.4x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #59 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 $663K $662K $609K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.4x 20.4x 18.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.1x 7.0x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 53% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 60 60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,488
Out-of-state: $94,000 (7.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,388
-64% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$68,611
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $71,074 at Augusta University come in 8% above the national median of $65,727 for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.4x 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.

Ranked #59 of 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs, Augusta University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Augusta University

Augusta University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 5,282 students in Augusta, GA.

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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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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Other Schools

CUNY York College ($105,425) Mercy University ($101,516) Farmingdale State College ($95,766) Stony Brook University ($92,286) College of Staten Island CUNY ($86,226) CUNY Hunter College ($86,173) University of Alaska Anchorage ($81,203) Rutgers University-Camden ($80,060)

Other Majors at Augusta University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,307) Business/Commerce, General ($60,541) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($58,249) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($57,415) Marketing ($49,144) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($48,992) Chemistry ($48,382) Accounting and Related Services ($46,894)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Augusta University?
This program scores 60/100 — 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 →