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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at University of Mississippi

University, MS · 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 $54,947/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #56 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	$548K	$548K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.8x
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)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,113

8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,947 place University of Mississippi below the $65,727 national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.6x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #56 of 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs, University of Mississippi falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $59,113 are relatively flat compared to the $54,947 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 18,995 students in University, MS.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at University of Mississippi?

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.

Can you still earn well with Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research from University of Mississippi?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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