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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Tarleton State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tarleton State University sits in Stephenville, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Tarleton State University
Distance learning is available at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Tarleton State University
Rankings can help you compare Tarleton State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 59 |
| Best Value | Texas | #17 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 449 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 59 |
| Best Value | Texas | #17 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Tarleton State University
Graduates of Tarleton State 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 | $50,222 |
| 2 years | $52,720 |
| 3 years | $56,172 |
| 4 years | $59,127 |
| 5 years | $64,168 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Tarleton State University take home a median $59,127, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Tarleton State University stands at $22,090.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Tarleton State University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Tarleton State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 19 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 23 |
| Histologic Technician | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Tarleton State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.