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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 83 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 439 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Graduates of Northern Illinois University’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 | $54,062 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $57,749 |
| 4 years | $63,491 |
| 5 years | $69,250 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $63,491, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Northern Illinois University is $23,750.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Northern Illinois University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Northern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Northern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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