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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you plan to study Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #8 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 108 |
Best-Paid Careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
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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