# Medical Laboratory Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/medical-laboratory-science

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $74,731 across 89 colleges (middle half $69,253–$82,325); median federal debt $25,875
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Medical Technologies Technicians: median $63,545 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 18% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Radiologic Technologists And Technicians | 10% | $80,110 | 5% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 10% | $96,590 | 13.9% |
| Other Life Scientists | 6% | not reported | — |
| Respiratory Therapists | 5% | $82,280 | 8.5% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 5% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 3% | $95,480 | 7.7% |
| Veterinary Technologists And Technicians | 3% | $47,380 | 9.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $109,642 (3) | $81,220 (107) |
| FL | $67,069 (3) | — |
| IL | $73,220 (3) | — |
| MI | $68,455 (8) | — |
| MN | $76,482 (4) | — |
| NJ | $84,376 (3) | — |
| NY | $104,480 (8) | $77,561 (127) |
| OH | $73,946 (4) | — |
| TX | $74,831 (7) | $68,216 (112) |
| UT | $77,486 (3) | — |
| VA | $71,805 (3) | — |
| WI | $73,346 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Dominguez Hills (CA): $109,642
2. Virginia Commonwealth University (VA): $80,344
3. National University (CA): $79,900
4. University of Central Florida (FL): $77,675
5. Radford University (VA): $71,805
6. Old Dominion University (VA): $68,943
7. Florida Gulf Coast University (FL): $67,069
8. University of West Florida (FL): $65,285

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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