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Maryland's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science programs show a stark $14,618 cost divide between the most affordable option at Morgan State University ($15,015) and the most expensive at Loyola University Maryland ($29,633). The state's proximity to the National Institutes of Health and major research hospitals creates strong demand for laboratory professionals, with Salisbury University graduates earning $53,358 annually. Public institutions dominate the affordable end, with Morgan State and Salisbury both offering net costs below $17,000.
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Programs
$15,015 – $29,633
Net Price Range
$53,358
Avg. Program Earnings
59.2%
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 $15,015 $8,118 41.6% 85.4%
2 $15,026 $25,200 40.0% 51.4%
3 $16,456 $10,638 67.4% 91.1%
4 $26,806 $39,708 66.4% 84.1%
5 $29,633 $55,480 80.5% 83.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Morgan State University the cheapest option for laboratory science studies?

Morgan State University offers the lowest net cost at $15,015, nearly matching Washington Adventist University at $15,026. The Baltimore location provides access to major medical facilities while keeping in-state tuition at just $8,118.

How do graduation rates vary among Maryland's affordable laboratory science programs?

Graduation rates span from 40% at Washington Adventist University to 80.5% at Loyola University Maryland. The three most affordable options show rates between 40% and 67.4%, with Salisbury University leading this group at 67.4%.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee better job prospects in Maryland?

Salary data shows Salisbury University graduates earning $53,358, despite having the third-lowest net cost at $16,456. Maryland's concentration of federal health agencies and research institutions creates opportunities regardless of program cost.

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