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

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$67,576

Est. from UT median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,908

Est. from national median (71 programs)

Analysis

Utah Tech's clinical laboratory science program projects estimated first-year earnings around $67,576 with roughly $26,000 in debt—a healthy 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio that suggests manageable repayment. These figures come from comparable programs across Utah rather than Utah Tech's specific graduate outcomes, but they align closely with what larger schools like Weber State and the University of Utah report for their medical lab science graduates.

What's reassuring here is the consistency: whether students attend Utah Tech or one of the state's larger universities, lab science graduates in Utah appear to earn in a similar range. The estimated debt load would take less than five months of gross income to repay, which is considerably better than many bachelor's programs. Medical laboratory scientists are in steady demand, and the profession offers stable employment in hospitals, clinics, and research facilities—work that doesn't require relocating to major metro areas.

The caveat is that these are projections based on peer programs, not tracked outcomes from Utah Tech itself. If you're weighing this against other schools, the University of Utah's reported earnings are only marginally higher while likely requiring more expensive housing in Salt Lake City. For a student comfortable with Saint George and interested in laboratory medicine, the estimated financial profile here looks practical, assuming the actual outcomes track similarly to other Utah programs.

Where Utah Tech University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (4 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Utah Tech UniversitySaint George	$6,074	$67,576*	—	$25,908*	—
University of UtahSalt Lake City	$9,315	$67,965*	—	$25,000*	0.37
Weber State UniversityOgden	$6,391	$67,576*	$68,640	$26,733*	0.40
Brigham Young UniversityProvo	$6,496	$54,333*	$54,880	—*	—
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 Utah Tech University, approximately 22% 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 3 similar programs in UT. Actual outcomes may vary.