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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Central Texas College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Central Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Texas College is in Killeen, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Central Texas College
Distance learning is available at Central Texas College. Of 8,373 students, 4,328 (52%) studied exclusively online and 1,769 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Central Texas College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Texas College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 439 |
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Central Texas College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Central Texas College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 8 |
| Histologic Technician | 4 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Central Texas College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.