Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Colleges in Connecticut

The University of Connecticut system dominates Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science value in Connecticut, with five campuses offering the same strong earning potential of $67,101 while charging dramatically different net prices from $8,896 to $22,886. This earning power aligns well with Connecticut's major healthcare employers like Yale-New Haven Health, where laboratory professionals support both clinical care and research operations. Private alternatives like Quinnipiac command nearly $40,000 in net costs but show weaker graduation rates than UConn's flagship campus.

Programs

$8,896 – $39,207

Net Price Range

$66,418

Avg. Program Earnings

61.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$67,101	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$67,101	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$67,101	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$67,101	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$67,101	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
6	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$24,786	$63,005	$35,760	48.1%	81.5%
7	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558		$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
8	Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	$39,207		$53,090	77.3%	83.8%
9	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	$18,617		$12,763	50.2%	83.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $30,000 price gap between UConn campuses for the same program?

UConn's regional campuses in Waterbury, Groton, and Hartford charge net prices between $8,896 and $14,059, while the main Storrs campus costs $22,886. All campuses lead to identical $67,101 earning potential, making the regional locations strong values.

How do graduation rates compare across Connecticut's laboratory science programs?

UConn Storrs achieves an 83.8% graduation rate with its more selective 54.5% acceptance rate. Regional UConn campuses graduate 56-65% of students despite accepting over 92% of applicants, while private University of Bridgeport manages only 48.1%.

Does choosing a private program over public offer any salary advantage?

University of Bridgeport graduates earn $63,005 annually compared to $67,101 for UConn graduates, creating a $4,096 salary disadvantage. Combined with Bridgeport's $24,786 net cost versus UConn regional campuses under $15,000, the public option provides superior value.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.