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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Ferris State University
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, MI.
Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University
Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 449 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Ferris State University
Those who finish Ferris State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,702 |
| 2 years | $52,877 |
| 3 years | $56,904 |
| 4 years | $63,839 |
| 5 years | $69,970 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Ferris State University earn a median of $63,839, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Ferris State University comes in at $29,503.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Ferris State University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Ferris State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. Below 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.