Clinical Laboratory Science at Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

with a mid-sized student body of 8,033 in St. Cloud, MN.

Program Analysis

At $43,637 per year, Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Rasmussen University-Minnesota earn slightly above the $39,620 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 26.3x 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 21% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #74 of 146 Clinical Laboratory Science programs, Rasmussen University-Minnesota falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $43,637 to $55,150 over five years — a 26% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

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

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
53
Score
53
High End
Earnings $43,637/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$576K
6.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
26.4x
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
$21,798
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,150
26% growth from Year 1

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

Explore what Clinical Laboratory Science graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 146 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 53/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Clinical Laboratory Science at Rasmussen University-Minnesota?
This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Clinical Laboratory Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Are there apprenticeship options for Clinical Laboratory Science?
If Rasmussen University-Minnesota's tuition gives you pause, consider that 15 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Clinical Laboratory Science. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Rasmussen University-Minnesota find jobs?
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 →