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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northern Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Northern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, MI.
Studying Online at Northern Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Northern Michigan University. Of 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Northern Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Michigan University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #13 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #340 of 449 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #13 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #340 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Those who finish Northern Michigan University’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 | $48,424 |
| 2 years | $44,635 |
| 3 years | $46,290 |
| 4 years | $59,241 |
| 5 years | $64,540 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Northern Michigan University take home a median $59,241, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Northern Michigan University is $23,604.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Northern Michigan University
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Northern Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 9 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 15 |
| Cytogenetics Technologist | 3 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Northern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.