Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at Texas Southern University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Texas Southern University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Texas Southern University graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Southern University | $54,327 | $51,959 | $22,936* | — |
| DeVry University-Texas | $70,874 | $71,531 | $57,500* | 0.81 |
| Tarleton State University | $69,675 | $61,729 | $23,056* | 0.33 |
| Texas State University | $67,589 | — | $22,872* | 0.34 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | $62,861 | — | $15,000* | 0.24 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $62,373 | $61,207 | $25,000* | 0.40 |
| National Median | $64,930 | — | $26,022* | 0.40 |
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $17,488 | $70,874 | $57,500 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $7,878 | $69,675 | $23,056 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $11,450 | $67,589 | $22,872 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston | — | $62,861 | $15,000 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock | — | $62,373 | $25,000 |
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 Texas Southern University, approximately 71% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.