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Bachelor's+9% vs national median333 grads tracked

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at State University of New York at Buffalo

Ranked 18th of 89 bachelor's programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$69,696
middle 50%: $57,691 – $82,457
Median · 5 years out
$78,971
middle 50%: $63,056 – $92,830
Median · 10 years out
$87,922
middle 50%: $74,564 – $105,893

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of State University of New York at Buffalo's bachelor's program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $69,696 one year after graduating, rising to $87,922 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% above the national median of $72,384 for this field, ranking 18th of 89 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.8 yrs
≈ $5,053 total interest

Same major at other universities

St. Cloud State University
$81,601 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$80,964 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$80,540 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$80,145 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$79,032 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$78,881 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$78,715 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$78,448 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$78,439 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$78,372 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$78,163 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at State University of New York at Buffalo

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$174,817 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$170,712 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,500 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,130 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$143,491 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$141,998 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$131,463 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$114,606 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$113,140 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$109,745 · 5 yrs out

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