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Cost

Regular Session Tuition and Fees: There is one fee for Regular Session students who take up to 6 units in a semester, and another fee for students who take more than 6 units in a semester. Thus, Regular Session fees are based on the number of units a Regular Session student chooses to take each semester. Regular Session fees include mandatory SJSU fees. See the University’s fee information.

• Special Session Tuition: starting Fall 2026, each unit will cost $398, with a 5% increase each fall through fall 2028. 

• 15 units each semester x 3 semesters x $398 = total tuition cost of $17,910

• Books and Supplies:  ~$1,000

• Transportation: Varies

• Child care (if applicable): Varies

• Misc. (Vaccinations, Background Check, Drug Test):~$200

• Computer with webcam and microphone capable of supporting online coursework: $500

• CLS Trainee License fees (includes renewal): $67

• The total cost of books, fees, and a computer for the training year is ~$20,000

Financing

Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:

• Federal loans: $0

• Private education loans: $0

• Institutional financing plan: $0

• Most clinical affiliates provide trainee stipends, which help offset educational and living expenses during the training year. Historically, graduates of the program have reported minimal educational debt associated with program participation.

Success

• The program is designed to be completed in one year (52 weeks). Historically, 100% of enrolled students complete the program within the expected time frame. California currently faces a statewide shortage of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and historically 100% of program graduates obtain employment in the clinical laboratory field.

Jobs Related to this Program

Click on the link below for more information on jobs related to this program:

• Indeed.com search for clinical laboratory scientist jobs in California

• 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

Students Graduating on Time

• 100% of students graduate on time. 

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 year.

This page was updated on 3/9/2026.