Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Rasmussen University-Kansas

With just under 30 graduates in the sample, treat these numbers as directional rather than definitive, but they suggest Rasmussen's lab science program hits the middle of the Kansas market. Graduates earn $43,637 initially, exactly matching the state median and landing in the 60th percentile among Kansas programs—decent positioning for local employment. The earnings climb to $48,300 by year four, which is solid 11% growth and actually catches up to the national median. The $27,535 debt load is manageable, with graduates owing less than two-thirds of their first-year salary.

The concern here is less about the program itself and more about the national picture: at the 23rd percentile nationally, Kansas lab science salaries simply lag behind what similar programs deliver in other states. You're looking at roughly $4,400 less annually than the national median right out of the gate. For a Kansas resident planning to work locally, this program appears reasonably priced for the local market. But if your child has geographic flexibility or is considering other healthcare pathways, compare carefully—respiratory therapy, radiology technology, or even nursing programs in the state might offer stronger earning trajectories.

The small sample size means next year's cohort could look quite different. Before committing, ask the school for multi-year outcomes data to see if these results hold up over time.