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

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 in New York command significantly higher salaries than elsewhere—$89,256 versus a national median of $64,930—and comparable programs in the state suggest UAlbany graduates enter this premium market with manageable debt. While we're working with estimates here (the school's graduate sample was too small for the Department of Education to publish specific figures), the $21,842 debt burden derived from similar New York programs creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off loans in under three months of gross income.

The real question is positioning. Among New York's clinical laboratory programs with reported data, UAlbany's estimated earnings sit in the middle of the pack—well below CUNY York's $105,425 or Mercy's $101,516, but tracking close to Stony Brook's $92,286. For a program serving 42% Pell-eligible students with a 70% admission rate, this represents solid access to a well-paying healthcare field that's largely insulated from economic downturns.

The math works: strong estimated earnings in a high-wage state paired with below-average debt creates financial breathing room that many bachelor's programs can't match. Just understand you're betting on peer program patterns rather than this school's proven track record—a reasonable bet in a field with consistent demand, but not the same as seeing actual outcomes.

Where University at Albany 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
University at AlbanyAlbany	$10,408	$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 University at Albany, approximately 42% 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.