Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degree) at East Texas Baptist University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$61,917

Est. from TX median (10 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,269

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Analysis

Laboratory science programs in Texas produce a tight cluster of outcomes, with most graduates landing between $60-70k in their first year. Based on comparable programs statewide, East Texas Baptist's graduates would hit right at the state median of roughly $62,000—solid for a field where the work is immediately specialized and in demand. The estimated $25,000 in debt sits just above Texas norms but well below the national median, keeping the debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.41.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With no reported graduate outcomes for this specific program, you're making decisions based on what similar Texas programs achieve. The good news: medical lab science is fairly standardized—certification requirements and hospital employer needs don't vary dramatically between schools. The bad news: ETBU's estimates could swing either direction. Schools like DeVry and Tarleton place graduates earning $69-71k, while others cluster closer to $62k. Small variations in clinical partnerships or regional employer relationships can matter in healthcare fields.

For families comfortable with moderate debt and confident in their student's ability to complete clinical rotations and certification exams, the numbers suggest a reasonable investment. But if you're choosing between ETBU and a Texas program with actual reported outcomes showing stronger placement, that transparency advantage is worth weighing heavily.

Where East Texas Baptist University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (19 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall	$30,050	$61,917*	—	$25,269*	—
DeVry University-TexasIrving	$17,488	$70,874*	$71,531	$57,500*	0.81
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville	$7,878	$69,675*	$61,729	$23,056*	0.33
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos	$11,450	$67,589*	—	$22,872*	0.34
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston	—	$62,861*	—	$15,000*	0.24
Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock	—	$62,373*	$61,207	$25,000*	0.40
National Median	—	$64,930*	—	$26,022*	0.40

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.

$45,820/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

$43,660/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Cytogenetic Technologists

Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

Histotechnologists

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At East Texas Baptist University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.