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Baptist Health Sciences University breaks the typical private school pricing model by offering Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science programs for just $13,401 net annually, undercutting many public alternatives. This Memphis institution produces graduates earning $63,005, the highest among Tennessee's seven programs in this field. The state's major healthcare employer HCA Healthcare creates steady demand for medical laboratory professionals, while Tennessee's lack of state income tax means graduates keep more of their starting salaries.
7
Programs
$13,401 – $26,815
Net Price Range
$58,655
Avg. Program Earnings
55.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,401 $13,846 53.8% 40.9%
2 $14,846 $8,675 44.5% 93.8%
3 $17,182 $17,935 36.7%
4 $17,999 $26,150 53.9% 78.5%
5 $18,109 $13,484 73.5% 68.4%
6 $24,334 $25,590 51.4% 65.8%
7 $26,815 $38,450 70.9% 52.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do graduates from Tennessee medical laboratory programs typically earn?

Starting salaries range from $52,733 to $63,005 annually across Tennessee programs. Baptist Health Sciences University graduates command the highest earnings at $63,005, while Lincoln Memorial University graduates start at $52,733.

What makes Baptist Health Sciences University so affordable compared to other private schools?

Baptist Health Sciences University charges a net price of $13,401, making it cheaper than public options like Austin Peay State University at $14,846. This represents savings of over $13,000 compared to Union University's $26,815 net cost.

Which Tennessee schools have the highest graduation rates for medical laboratory science?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville leads with a 73.5% graduation rate, followed by Union University at 70.9%. Austin Peay State University maintains a 44.5% rate despite its low $14,846 net cost and 93.82% acceptance rate.

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