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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fortis Institute-Nashville
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Fortis Institute-Nashville. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fortis Institute-Nashville sits in Nashville, TN.
Online & Distance Learning at Fortis Institute-Nashville
Many students take online classes at Fortis Institute-Nashville. Of 393 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 227 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Fortis Institute-Nashville
These rankings give you a sense of how Fortis Institute-Nashville’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #157 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #438 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #439 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Fortis Institute-Nashville
Students who complete Fortis Institute-Nashville’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 | $39,443 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $32,646 |
| 4 years | $37,575 |
| 5 years | $39,334 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Fortis Institute-Nashville report median earnings of $37,575, compared with $38,098 for all Fortis Institute-Nashville graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Fortis Institute-Nashville comes in at $35,304.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Fortis Institute-Nashville
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Fortis Institute-Nashville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Fortis Institute-Nashville work across a variety of fields. 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.