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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Weber State University

Ogden, UT · 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 $67,576/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

ROI 26.5x earnings multiple (9.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 99 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research programs Top 5%

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	$679K	$678K	$623K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.6x	26.5x	24.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.9x	9.9x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	71	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,564

Out-of-state: $68,336 (9.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,888

-68% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,832

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,810

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $67,576 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.

The 26.5x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $20,832 in median debt against $67,576 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #5 out of 99 programs, Weber State University's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $67,576 to $81,810 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Weber State University

with a mid-sized student body of 15,619 in Ogden, UT.

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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 Weber State University's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program score?

A score of 71/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Weber State University's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

Why does Weber State University rank so high for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research?

The #5 ranking out of 99 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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