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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fortis Institute
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Fortis Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis Institute sits in Houston, TX.
Online Class Availability at Fortis Institute
Fortis Institute delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Fortis Institute
Rankings can help you compare Fortis Institute’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Fortis Institute
Students who complete Fortis Institute’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 | $29,440 |
| 2 years | $30,822 |
| 3 years | $29,006 |
| 4 years | $29,577 |
| 5 years | $39,411 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Fortis Institute take home a median $29,577, compared with $30,872 for all Fortis Institute graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Fortis Institute comes in at $9,500.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Fortis Institute
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Fortis Institute offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician | 63 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Fortis Institute go on to a range of careers. 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.