Medical Laboratory Science
Health Professions · federal classification: Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,852 | $33,407 to $43,976 | 120 | 58% |
| Associate's Degree | $54,924 | $49,316 to $61,264 | 79 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,380 | $66,636 to $80,901 | 106 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $83,306 | $75,012 to $96,592 | 15 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +5% (2024 to 2034), about 79,700 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Phlebotomists | $43,660 | +5.6% | 18,400 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $48,790 | +5.2% | 13,600 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,490 | +10% | 10,900 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,830 | +4.5% | 7,000 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $38,420 | +2.3% | 2,400 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.