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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Fortis College-Baton Rouge. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fortis College-Baton Rouge sits in Baton Rouge, LA.
Studying Online at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Fortis College-Baton Rouge delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
These rankings give you a sense of how Fortis College-Baton Rouge’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #None of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 439 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #None of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Students who complete Fortis College-Baton Rouge’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,443 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $32,646 |
| 4 years | $37,575 |
| 5 years | $38,805 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge earn a median of $37,575, compared with $31,550 for all Fortis College-Baton Rouge graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge is $22,913.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Fortis College-Baton Rouge includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Fortis College-Baton Rouge pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.