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Wisconsin's Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science programs show a striking $15,511 cost difference between the most affordable public option at UW-Stevens Point ($13,726) and the most expensive at Marquette University ($29,237). The state's strong healthcare sector, anchored by employers like Epic Systems and GE Healthcare, creates solid demand for laboratory professionals. Graduates from these programs earn between $52,107 and $58,479 annually, with UW-La Crosse leading in both earnings potential and graduation rates at 71.2%.
8
Programs
$13,726 – $29,237
Net Price Range
$56,392
Avg. Program Earnings
61.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,726 $8,834 56.0% 89.1%
2 $14,761 $8,212 57.9% 88.5%
3 $15,374 $9,651 71.2% 74.3%
4 $16,177 $10,020 51.2% 86.3%
5 $23,341 $33,000 41.2% 71.6%
6 $24,362 $37,230 69.6% 72.1%
7 $25,634 $34,850 67.4% 98.6%
8 $29,237 $48,700 80.1% 87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UW-Stevens Point the cheapest option for lab science students?

UW-Stevens Point offers the lowest net cost at $13,726 with in-state tuition of just $8,834. While its graduation rate sits at 56%, graduates earn $52,107 annually with median debt of $27,500.

How do private schools compare to public universities for lab science programs?

Private schools cost $10,000 to $15,000 more annually, with Carroll University at $24,362 and Marquette at $29,237. However, Marquette graduates earn $58,092 and achieve an 80.1% graduation rate, the highest among all Wisconsin programs.

Does UW-La Crosse justify its higher cost among public options?

UW-La Crosse charges $15,374 but delivers the highest graduate earnings at $58,479 and maintains a 71.2% graduation rate. Students graduate with just $19,500 in debt, the lowest among schools reporting debt data.

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