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Auburn University at Montgomery offers Alabama's most affordable path to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degrees with a net price of just $14,596, while private institutions like Tuskegee University charge over double at $32,977. Alabama's aerospace manufacturing boom has created demand for lab professionals supporting quality control at companies like Airbus and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The state's five programs show a clear public-private cost divide, with Auburn Montgomery and UAB both maintaining acceptance rates above 86 percent.
5
Programs
$14,596 – $32,977
Net Price Range
$45,314
Avg. Program Earnings
56.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,596 $9,436 35.7% 92.2%
2 $17,727 $8,832 62.4% 86.7%
3 $23,384 $21,838 49.9% 68.1%
4 $23,897 $12,536 79.2% 43.7%
5 $32,977 $23,440 57.1% 29.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $18,381 cost difference between Auburn Montgomery and Tuskegee University?

Auburn Montgomery benefits from state funding as a public institution, keeping net costs at $14,596 compared to Tuskegee's $32,977 private tuition structure. Public schools also offer lower in-state rates, with Auburn Montgomery charging just $9,436 for Alabama residents.

How competitive are admissions for these Clinical Laboratory Science programs?

Most Alabama programs maintain high acceptance rates, with Auburn Montgomery accepting 92.23 percent of applicants and UAB at 86.68 percent. Auburn University operates more selectively at 43.74 percent acceptance, while Tuskegee University admits just 29.69 percent of applicants.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Alabama?

Auburn University leads with a 79.20 percent graduation rate despite moderate costs at $23,897. Surprisingly, the most affordable option at Auburn Montgomery shows a 35.70 percent completion rate, suggesting cost alone doesn't determine student success in laboratory science programs.

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