Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Bachelor's degree · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 51.10

$61,067Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$65,640Median earnings 4 years after

$72,558Median earnings 5 years after

$17,745Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans earn a median of $61,067 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $75,975 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,921–$92,270). Median debt is $17,745, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe	$64,772	$12,555
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport	$64,525	$16,715

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans make?

The median salary is $61,067 one year after graduation and $72,558 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,745.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.