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

With a small cohort making this data less reliable, Rasmussen-Minnesota's lab science program shows graduates earning about $6,000 less than the typical Minnesota program in year one—landing near the 40th percentile statewide. The $43,637 starting salary trails Saint Paul College's outcomes by roughly $4,000, and sits below the national median of $48,000. Even four years out, earnings reach just $48,300, barely crossing what peers at other schools make right after graduation.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $27,535, it's only slightly above state and national medians, creating a manageable 0.63 ratio to first-year income. That means graduates aren't drowning in payments relative to what they earn, even if those earnings lag behind. For a program serving many Pell recipients (51%), this contained debt matters. However, the earnings trajectory should concern you—11% growth over four years is modest for an allied health field, suggesting graduates may hit a ceiling earlier than expected.

The real risk here is paying tuition that may exceed public alternatives while getting outcomes that trail those schools. If your child can access a community college like Saint Paul, that would deliver better value. If Rasmussen's schedule flexibility or online options are essential, understand you're likely accepting lower earnings for convenience—and with such limited data, these numbers might not even hold for future classes.