Clinical Laboratory Science at Marion Technical College

Marion, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

a compact campus enrolling 1,351 students in Marion, OH.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,667/yr, edging above the $39,620 national average for Clinical Laboratory Science — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 37.7x 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 #62 of 146 Clinical Laboratory Science programs, Marion Technical 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.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
57
Score
57
High End
Earnings $46,667/yr (18% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$488K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
37.7x
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)
$12,950
Out-of-state: $22,130

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

Clinical Laboratory Science opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Clinical Laboratory Science at Marion Technical College?
This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates.
Can I learn Clinical Laboratory Science through an apprenticeship instead of Marion Technical 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 Marion Technical College.
Is there demand for Clinical Laboratory Science workers?
The career paths mapped to Clinical Laboratory Science have roughly 79,700 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →