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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$70,654

Est. from IL median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,269

Est. from national median (7 programs)

Analysis

Medical laboratory science programs in Illinois consistently produce strong early earnings, and Quincy's outcomes appear to track with this pattern. Based on three peer programs in the state, graduates typically earn around $70,650 in their first year—well above the national median of $64,930 for this field and near the 75th percentile nationally. That's solid performance for a healthcare credential that enters the workforce ready to work.

The estimated $25,269 in debt creates a manageable 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly four months of first-year salary. This sits just below both state and national debt medians for lab science programs. The practical reality: monthly payments around $280 on standard repayment, representing about 12% of take-home pay—a comfortable burden for a healthcare professional with stable employment prospects.

What's less certain is whether Quincy specifically delivers these outcomes or if you're simply banking on Illinois's strong market for lab scientists. The estimation comes from a small pool of state programs, and with only 16 schools offering this major in Illinois, you're looking at a field where program quality can vary. The takeaway: if your child wants medical laboratory science and values Quincy's environment, the financial fundamentals look sound based on how similar Illinois programs perform. Just recognize you're making this decision with borrowed confidence from peer schools rather than Quincy's own track record.

Where Quincy University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (16 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Quincy UniversityQuincy	$35,740	$70,654*	—	$25,269*	—
DeVry University-IllinoisLisle	$17,488	$70,874*	$71,531	$57,500*	0.81
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb	$12,700	$70,654*	$63,491	$23,750*	0.34
Illinois State UniversityNormal	$16,021	$65,629*	$57,984	$25,470*	0.39
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 Quincy University, approximately 30% 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 3 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.