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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Hillsborough Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Hillsborough Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hillsborough Community College is in Tampa, FL.
Studying Online at Hillsborough Community College
Distance learning is available at Hillsborough Community College. Of 21,483 students, 8,990 (42%) studied exclusively online and 6,561 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Hillsborough Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hillsborough Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Hillsborough Community College
Students who complete Hillsborough Community College’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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $47,283 |
| 5 years | $52,247 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Hillsborough Community College report median earnings of $47,283, compared with $44,014 for all Hillsborough Community College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Hillsborough Community College comes in at $14,500.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Hillsborough Community College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Hillsborough Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 25 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | 56 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Hillsborough Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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