The Laboratory Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians SOC: 51-9083 Occupation: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $38,420 | 18,740 | N/A | N/A |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071 Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 229,720 | N/A | N/A |
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055 Occupation: Surgical Technologists | $62,830 | 113,890 | N/A | N/A |
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other SOC: 29-2099 Occupation: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $48,790 | 174,060 | N/A | N/A |
Medical Equipment Preparers SOC: 31-9093 Occupation: Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,490 | 72,760 | N/A | N/A |
Phlebotomists SOC: 31-9097 Occupation: Phlebotomists | $43,660 | 138,880 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,420 | 18,740 |
| 2023 | $37,720 | 18,240 |
| 2022 | $36,810 | 20,200 |
| 2021 | $37,270 | 18,930 |
| 2020 | $34,440 | 26,140 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,830 | 113,890 |
| 2023 | $60,610 | 110,320 |
| 2022 | $55,960 | 107,400 |
| 2021 | $48,530 | 109,060 |
| 2020 | $49,710 | 107,400 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,790 | 174,060 |
| 2023 | $47,470 | 171,110 |
| 2022 | $44,990 | 162,800 |
| 2021 | $45,720 | 140,770 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,490 | 72,760 |
| 2023 | $45,280 | 66,790 |
| 2022 | $41,480 | 63,890 |
| 2021 | $38,220 | 61,170 |
| 2020 | $38,800 | 56,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,660 | 138,880 |
| 2023 | $41,810 | 137,080 |
| 2022 | $38,530 | 137,090 |
| 2021 | $37,380 | 132,750 |
| 2020 | $36,320 | 128,020 |