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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Community College of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Community College of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Rhode Island sits in Warwick, RI.
Studying Online at Community College of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at Community College of Rhode Island. Among 12,275 students, 2,352 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,958 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Community College of Rhode Island
Rankings can help you compare Community College of Rhode Island’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Community College of Rhode Island
Graduates of Community College of Rhode Island’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,413 |
| 2 years | $39,425 |
| 3 years | $35,308 |
| 4 years | $40,486 |
| 5 years | $49,151 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Community College of Rhode Island earn a median of $40,486, compared with $42,368 for all Community College of Rhode Island graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Community College of Rhode Island is $14,642.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Community College of Rhode Island
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Community College of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 14 |
| Histologic Technician | 5 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 16 |
| Renal/Dialysis Technician | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Community College of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.