Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
60 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
59
Optimistic
60
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings $62,453/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)
ROI 24.0x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #54 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 $611K $610K $566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 24.0x 24.0x 22.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.8x 6.8x 6.3x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 53% 44%
DegreeOutlook Score 59 60 59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,472
Out-of-state: $89,868 (6.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$42,600
-67% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,248
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $62,453/yr, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates from University of Central Florida land near the $65,727 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 24.0x 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 $19,248 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #54 out of 99 programs, University of Central Florida's financial outcomes for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Central Florida

A 40% acceptance rate puts University of Central Florida in competitive admissions territory, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.

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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 University of Central Florida's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program score?
A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Central Florida trails the majority of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research 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 →