Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Keiser's lab science program sits squarely in the middle nationally, but that positioning obscures a significant gap within Florida. While first-year earnings of $47,884 nearly match the national median, they fall over $5,000 below what other Florida programs typically deliver—landing in just the 40th percentile statewide. Miami Dade and Florida State College graduates earn roughly $10,000 more annually, a meaningful difference when you're comparing in-state options.

The debt picture adds another wrinkle. At $26,846, graduates carry about $4,600 more than the Florida median for this program, though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 remains manageable. Earnings do grow 11% to nearly $53,000 by year four, which helps offset the higher borrowing costs over time. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, Keiser serves a population that may have fewer college options, but families should recognize they're paying more for less compared to community college alternatives.

For parents considering this program, the question comes down to access versus value. If your child can get into Miami Dade or another state college offering lab science, those programs deliver better outcomes at lower cost. If Keiser's 97% admission rate represents their most viable path into healthcare, the moderate debt load and steady earnings growth make it workable—just not the strongest value proposition in Florida's lab science landscape.