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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at East Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.
Online Class Availability at East Carolina University
Distance learning is available at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at East Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 439 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from East Carolina University
Graduates of East Carolina University’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $48,265 |
| 3 years | $48,500 |
| 4 years | $55,499 |
| 5 years | $63,109 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $55,499, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at East Carolina University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at East Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates, 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.