U.S. median for this major: $74,731.
College Scorecard field of study; 34 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,892.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,182. College Scorecard.
OU Medical Laboratory Science: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Medical Laboratory Science nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses OU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,422 | $19,987 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $4,560 | $20,611 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $6,711 | $30,334 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $11,874 | $53,670 | 1.4 years |
| $110k+ | $19,217 | $86,861 | 2.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Medical Laboratory Science graduates 4 years after graduating ($70,486) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,075 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Medical Laboratory Science at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Medical Laboratory Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Michigan University | $75,926 | — | $15,407 | 46% |
| 2 | Michigan State University | $70,940 | $27,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| 3 | Oakland University | $70,486 | $28,021 | $9,120 | 58% |
| 4 | Michigan Technological University | $69,388 | $26,000 | $14,182 | 68% |
| 5 | Northern Michigan University | $67,522 | $28,873 | $14,085 | 52% |
| 6 | Wayne State University | $67,284 | $31,975 | $12,766 | 58% |
| 7 | Saginaw Valley State University | $65,826 | $31,750 | $10,775 | 48% |
| 8 | Ferris State University | $64,703 | $29,503 | $8,624 | 47% |
6 more Michigan colleges offer Medical Laboratory Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at OU, by income
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About OU
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,612
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OU Medical Laboratory Science questions
How much do OU Medical Laboratory Science graduates earn?
Medical Laboratory Science graduates of Oakland University earn a median $70,486 four years after graduating and $55,992 one year after. The U.S. median for Medical Laboratory Science graduates across 89 colleges is $74,731.
How much debt do OU Medical Laboratory Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Medical Laboratory Science graduates of Oakland University is $28,021, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,892.
Is OU a good school for Medical Laboratory Science in Michigan?
On pay, Medical Laboratory Science graduates of Oakland University earn $70,486 four years out, $2,031 above the median for the same major across 8 Michigan colleges ($68,455) and $4,245 below the U.S. median ($74,731). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does OU rank for Medical Laboratory Science in Michigan?
Of 8 Michigan colleges reporting Medical Laboratory Science graduate earnings, Oakland University ranks 3rd. The highest is Eastern Michigan University at $75,926.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Oakland University Medical Laboratory Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/oakland-university/majors/medical-laboratory-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).