Clinical Laboratory Science at Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, MA · Public · Associate Degree · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

a compact campus enrolling 3,965 students in Springfield, MA.

Program Analysis

At $66,182 per year, Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Springfield Technical Community College significantly outpace the $39,620 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 62.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates.

A #13 ranking out of 146 Clinical Laboratory Science programs nationally puts Springfield Technical Community College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

With 15 registered apprenticeships mapped to Clinical Laboratory Science, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
67
Score
68
High End
Earnings $66,182/yr (67% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Large (79,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$692K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
62.7x
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)
$11,040
Out-of-state: $21,456

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

What can you do with a Clinical Laboratory Science credential from Springfield Technical Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Springfield Technical Community College's Clinical Laboratory Science program score?
A score of 67/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Clinical Laboratory Science field.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Clinical Laboratory Science graduates?
There are 15 registered apprenticeships connected to Clinical Laboratory Science occupations, such as Blocker & Cutter Contact Lens and Central Sterile Processing Technician. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Will Clinical Laboratory Science graduates from Springfield Technical Community College find jobs?
Job availability for Clinical Laboratory Science is strong — 79,700 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Springfield Technical Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →