Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$62,966

Est. from WI median (4 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$30,500

Est. from WI median (4 programs)

Analysis

Medical laboratory science programs in Wisconsin cluster tightly around $63,000 in first-year earnings, and UW-Oshkosh likely follows this pattern. That estimate comes from four similar programs statewide, which show remarkably consistent outcomes despite different campus settings. The estimated $30,500 debt load is higher than the national median for this field by about $4,500, though a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 remains well within manageable territory for a healthcare credential.

The comparison to peer Wisconsin programs is instructive: UW-La Crosse graduates earn about $6,000 more annually, while UW-Stevens Point sits slightly below the state median. These differences matter less than they might in other fields because lab science jobs often follow standardized hospital pay scales. The real question is whether the borrowing premium at UW-Oshkosh—paying roughly $4,500 more in debt than the national benchmark—aligns with the quality of clinical partnerships and certification pass rates the program delivers.

For parents, the fundamentals look sound based on comparable programs: healthcare employers need lab professionals, and starting around $63,000 provides decent leverage against the debt. But with limited actual data from this specific program, verify the certification exam pass rates and ask where recent graduates completed their clinical rotations. Those details matter more than small salary variations when evaluating lab science programs.

Where University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (9 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh	$8,212	$62,966*	—	$30,500*	—
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse	$9,651	$68,564*	$65,980	$19,500*	0.28
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexMilwaukee	—	$62,966*	$59,322	$30,500*	0.48
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee	$10,020	$62,966*	$59,322	$30,500*	0.48
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point	$8,834	$59,690*	$63,095	$31,000*	0.52
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 of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, approximately 16% 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 4 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.