# University of Louisiana at Monroe: Medical Laboratory Science (bachelor's)

Monroe, LA. IPEDS 159993, CIP 51.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe/majors/medical-laboratory-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,772
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,390 (U.S. median for this major: $74,731 across 89 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,053 (U.S. median $25,892)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,341

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,390 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,490 | $51,705 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,553 | $51,989 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,647 | $56,912 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,003 | $76,514 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,642 | $83,889 | 2.7 years |

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

## Medical Laboratory Science at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $65,640 | $38,689 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $63,390 | $21,053 | $13,466 | 54% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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