Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences sits in the middle of New York's clinical laboratory science field, with comparable programs suggesting first-year earnings around $89,000. That figure substantially exceeds the national median of $64,930 for this degree, reflecting New York's stronger healthcare labor market. The estimated debt of $25,000 creates a manageable 0.28 debt-to-earnings ratio—you're looking at roughly three months of gross income to cover the total borrowing, which is well within reasonable bounds for a healthcare credential.

The uncertainty here matters. Other clinical lab programs in New York with reported data show a wide spread, from CUNY York's $105,000 to College of Staten Island's $86,000. Albany Pharmacy could fall anywhere in that range, and without actual graduate outcomes from this specific program, you're making decisions based on the state average rather than this school's track record. The institution's 59% admission rate and modest Pell enrollment (29%) suggest it serves a fairly selective student body, but whether that translates to stronger placement outcomes remains unknown.

Given the strong baseline for New York clinical lab graduates and the reasonable estimated debt load, this program likely represents a sound investment—but you're betting on the state's healthcare market more than on verified outcomes from Albany Pharmacy itself. If your child has admission offers from CUNY York or Mercy with their documented six-figure starting salaries, those represent more certain value.