Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure

Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure

Information on this page is provided in accordance with U.S. Department of Education reporting requirements.

Cost

Special Session Tuition

Beginning Fall 2026, Special Session tuition is $398 per unit, with a planned 5% annual increase each fall through Fall 2028.

Estimated tuition for the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program:

• 15 units per semester × 3 semesters × $398 per unit = $17,910

Additional estimated costs include:

• Books and supplies: approximately $500
• Vaccinations, background check, and drug testing: approximately $200
• Computer with webcam and microphone capable of supporting online coursework: approximately $500
• CLS Trainee License and renewal fees: approximately $67

Estimated total program-related educational expenses: approximately $20,000

Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances and are subject to change.

Financing

Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, federal and private student loans, and other forms of financial assistance.

Many clinical affiliates provide financial support to trainees during the clinical training year. Support may include stipends, hourly wages, housing assistance, or other employment-related benefits. Compensation varies by affiliate, and some training sites may not offer financial support.

Any stipend, salary, or other compensation arrangement is established directly between the clinical affiliate and the student trainee.

Program Outcomes

The program consists of 52 continuous weeks of combined didactic instruction and applied clinical training.

Program completion, certification examination, and employment outcome data are available on the CLS Program Outcomes page. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review these outcomes to better understand program performance and graduate success.

Employment Opportunities

The Clinical Laboratory Science profession continues to experience strong workforce demand throughout California. Graduates of the program pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, public health laboratories, biotechnology companies, and other clinical laboratory settings.

Examples of employers that regularly hire Clinical Laboratory Scientists include:

• El Camino Health CLS Openings
• Kaiser CLS Openings
• Sutter Health CLS Openings
• Stanford Health CLS Openings
• Dignity Health Common Spirit CLS Openings
• Santa Clara Valley Health System CLS Openings

Additional employment opportunities can be found through online job boards such as Indeed and LinkedIn.

Employment opportunities and compensation vary by employer, geographic location, qualifications, and current labor-market conditions. Completion of the program does not guarantee employment.

Licensure Requirements

All students must possess and maintain a valid California CLS Trainee License issued by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS), throughout the duration of the training program.

Students are responsible for maintaining a valid trainee license and complying with all CDPH-LFS requirements during the training year.