Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Dordt University

The estimated $25,000 debt load here lands slightly below what national peer programs typically carry ($26,022), while first-year earnings of roughly $65,000 align with the national median for clinical lab science bachelor's degrees. That 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable repayment—lab science credentials generally translate to steady healthcare employment, and these figures reflect that pattern.

What's less certain is how Dordt's specific program stacks up regionally. Iowa has eight schools offering this major, but none report sufficient graduate data for direct comparison. The suppressed figures likely indicate small cohort sizes, which could mean limited local clinical rotation partnerships or fewer networking connections within the program itself. For a field where hospital relationships and practicum placements matter significantly, program size deserves consideration beyond just the numbers.

The financial picture based on comparable programs suggests reasonable value: you're looking at debt equivalent to about five months of starting salary in a profession with consistent demand. But with no Iowa-specific benchmarks available and uncertainty about this particular program's outcomes, visiting the campus to assess lab facilities, asking about ASCP certification pass rates, and confirming clinical placement sites would help validate whether Dordt's program delivers what similar programs across the country typically achieve.