Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Hartwick College

In New York, lab science programs show striking variation—from over $105,000 at CUNY York College to the mid-$80,000s at several SUNY schools. Hartwick's estimated earnings of $89,256, based on the state median for similar programs, lands in the middle of this range. That's substantially higher than the national median of $64,930, reflecting New York's stronger job market for medical laboratory professionals. With estimated debt around $25,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28 suggests manageable repayment, though these figures come from peer programs rather than Hartwick's own graduates.

The challenge here is that both the earnings and debt data are estimates—meaning we can't confirm whether Hartwick's specific outcomes match the state average or trend toward the higher-performing CUNY and SUNY programs listed above. The small graduate sample that triggered data suppression could indicate limited program size, which sometimes affects job placement networks and employer relationships. New York's lab science market appears robust enough to support solid outcomes, but without actual data from Hartwick, you're making assumptions based on how similar programs typically perform.

Ask the admissions office directly: How many students graduate from this program annually? Where do they work, and what are their actual starting salaries? If Hartwick can't or won't provide this information, consider the SUNY schools with documented outcomes in the $90,000+ range—they offer a known quantity rather than an educated guess.