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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$63,568

Est. from OH median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,269

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Analysis

The debt burden looks manageable here—$25,000 for a healthcare bachelor's degree that's expected to yield around $64,000 in first-year earnings puts this squarely in "reasonable investment" territory. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40, graduates would typically be able to handle loan payments without financial strain. These figures come from comparing similar lab science programs across Ohio and the nation, so they represent what students in this field generally experience rather than Muskingum-specific outcomes.

Clinical lab science is a stable healthcare field with consistent demand, and the estimated earnings align closely with both state and national medians for this degree. What's worth noting is that Ohio's top programs—Cincinnati, Toledo, Ohio State—do show higher reported earnings, ranging from $61,000 to $72,000. This suggests geographic factors (larger metro areas with hospital systems) and institutional resources can influence outcomes in this field.

For a family considering Muskingum, the fundamentals look solid: healthcare credentials generally deliver reliable returns, and the estimated debt load isn't excessive. The 41% Pell grant rate indicates the school serves families across income levels. However, without program-specific data, you're betting on Muskingum matching typical outcomes in this field. If clinical lab work is the goal and financial certainty matters, programs with reported data—particularly in Ohio's larger cities—offer more transparency about what graduates actually earn.

Where Muskingum University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (18 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Muskingum UniversityNew Concord	$31,440	$63,568*	—	$25,269*	—
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati	$13,570	$72,390*	$71,867	$33,814*	0.47
University of ToledoToledo	$12,377	$66,225*	—	$33,356*	0.50
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus	$12,859	$64,267*	$60,810	$22,500*	0.35
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green	$14,081	$62,869*	$63,182	—*	—
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton	$11,188	$61,401*	—	—*	—
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 Muskingum University, approximately 41% 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 6 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.