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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Gulf Coast University is in Fort Myers, FL.
Online & Distance Learning at Florida Gulf Coast University
Many students take online classes at Florida Gulf Coast University. Among 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Gulf Coast University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 23 |
| Best Value | Florida | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Those who finish Florida Gulf Coast 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,865 |
| 2 years | $54,869 |
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Florida Gulf Coast University
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Florida Gulf Coast University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Florida Gulf Coast University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.