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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$89,256

Est. from NY median (8 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$21,842

Est. from NY median (5 programs)

Analysis

Laboratory science programs across New York show remarkably strong earning potential, and while Fredonia's specific outcomes aren't publicly reported, the state's peer programs suggest why this could be a smart investment. Based on eight similar programs statewide, graduates typically earn around $89,000 in their first year—a figure that dwarfs the national median of $64,930 for this field. With estimated debt of roughly $22,000, that translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24, meaning graduates could feasibly pay off their loans in under three months of gross earnings.

New York's healthcare market clearly values these credentials differently than most states. Even programs at CUNY and SUNY schools—which serve similar student populations to Fredonia—report first-year earnings ranging from $86,000 to over $105,000. The demand for laboratory professionals in the state's extensive hospital systems appears to drive these premium salaries. For a family evaluating whether this program justifies the investment, the math looks favorable: the estimated debt is below both state and national medians for this degree, while the potential earnings substantially exceed what most laboratory science graduates earn elsewhere.

The main caveat is that these figures reflect statewide patterns rather than Fredonia's verified track record. But given that other public institutions in New York's system produce strong outcomes in this field, and considering the relatively modest debt load, this program appears positioned to deliver solid returns for students committed to laboratory work.

Where SUNY at Fredonia Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (26 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
SUNY at FredoniaFredonia	$8,771	$89,256*	—	$21,842*	—
CUNY York CollegeJamaica	$7,358	$105,425*	—	$11,000*	0.10
Mercy UniversityDobbs Ferry	$22,106	$101,516*	—	$31,000*	0.31
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale	$8,576	$95,766*	$86,527	$26,470*	0.28
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook	$10,560	$92,286*	$87,185	$17,538*	0.19
College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island	$7,490	$86,226*	$83,055	—*	—
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 SUNY at Fredonia, approximately 37% 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 8 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.