Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at University of Toledo

The University of Toledo's clinical laboratory science program posts solid earnings above both national and state medians, but the small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could swing considerably in either direction. With that caveat in mind, first-year earnings of $66,225 outpace Ohio's median by nearly $3,000 and rank in the 60th percentile statewide, placing Toledo ahead of established programs at Wright State and Bowling Green. The debt picture looks even better: $33,356 sits in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden, meaning 95% of comparable programs saddle graduates with more debt.

That 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio translates to roughly six months of gross salary to cover total loans—a manageable starting point for a healthcare field with steady demand. Toledo trails Cincinnati's program by about $6,000 annually, but you'd expect that gap given Cincinnati's research profile. The real question is whether these outcomes hold steady as more data accumulates, since small cohorts can produce misleadingly rosy or pessimistic numbers.

For an in-state family, this represents a reasonable path into medical laboratory work without the debt burden typical of health science degrees. Just recognize you're betting on a limited track record that hasn't yet proven consistency.