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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · 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 $66,597/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 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	$636K	$635K	$587K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.0x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	56	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,960

Out-of-state: $115,008 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,328

-19% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,840

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,597 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.

With a 13.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $28,840 in median debt against $66,597 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #75 ranking among 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs places Saginaw Valley State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University has a 73% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 6,004 in University Center, MI.

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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 does a 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Saginaw Valley State University?

At 56/100, the score looks reasonable — but Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

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