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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest University at El Paso
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Southwest University at El Paso. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest University at El Paso is located in El Paso, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Southwest University at El Paso
Online coursework is an option at Southwest University at El Paso. Of 2,130 students, 144 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,986 (93%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Southwest University at El Paso
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest University at El Paso’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #30 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #57 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Southwest University at El Paso
Graduates of Southwest University at El Paso’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 | $21,365 |
| 2 years | $18,047 |
| 3 years | $22,157 |
| 4 years | $26,536 |
| 5 years | $33,010 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Southwest University at El Paso take home a median $26,536, compared with $29,348 for all Southwest University at El Paso graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Southwest University at El Paso comes in at $26,496.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Southwest University at El Paso
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Southwest University at El Paso offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 18 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Southwest University at El Paso work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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