Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at South Dakota State University
Ranked 62nd of 89 bachelor's programs in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions earn a median $64,240 one year after graduating, rising to $76,518 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $72,384 for this field, ranking 62nd 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.
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