Clinical Laboratory Science at Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR · Public · Certificate · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

with a smaller student body of 4,807 in Albany, OR.

Program Analysis

Linn-Benton Community College's Clinical Laboratory Science program produces graduates earning $36,278/yr — within striking distance of the $39,620 national average for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 60.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Clinical Laboratory Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Clinical Laboratory Science's career paths, with 24% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #56 of 146 Clinical Laboratory Science programs, Linn-Benton Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Clinical Laboratory Science offers 15 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
58
Score
58
High End
Earnings $36,278/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$380K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
60.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,288
Out-of-state: $13,992

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Surgical technologists $62,830 +4.5% 93%
Health technologists and technicians, all other $48,790 +5.2% 48%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Surgical technologists
$62,830
+4.5% growth 93% AI-proof
Health technologists and technicians, all other
$48,790
+5.2% growth 48% AI-proof

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Clinical Laboratory Science Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Clinical Laboratory Science careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Linn-Benton Community College's Clinical Laboratory Science program score?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates.
Can I learn Clinical Laboratory Science through an apprenticeship instead of Linn-Benton Community College?
Yes — 15 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Clinical Laboratory Science career paths, including Blocker & Cutter Contact Lens. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Linn-Benton Community College.
Is there demand for Clinical Laboratory Science workers?
With approximately 79,700 annual openings across mapped careers, Clinical Laboratory Science offers a large employment pool. Linn-Benton Community College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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