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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · 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 $60,442/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

ROI 22.2x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #62 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	$599K	$598K	$556K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.2x	22.2x	20.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.6x	8.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	53%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	59	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (8.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,778

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$59,239

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $60,442/yr, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research graduates from Winston-Salem State University land near the $65,727 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 22.2x 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 $20,778 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #62 out of 99 programs, Winston-Salem State University's financial outcomes for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,244 students in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Winston-Salem State University's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research program score?

A score of 59/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Winston-Salem State University 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 →