Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
49
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $64,525/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)
Ranked #88 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 $623K $623K $576K
Probability of Field Employment 53% 53% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 49 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

Median Debt at Graduation
$16,715
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $64,525/yr, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport land near the $65,727 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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 $16,715 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #88 out of 99 programs, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport's financial outcomes for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

a smaller institution with 20 students in Shreveport, 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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →