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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of West Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Florida sits in Pensacola, FL.
Online Class Availability at University of West Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of West Florida. Among 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) studied exclusively online and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at University of West Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of West Florida’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 136 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #63 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from University of West Florida
Those who finish University of West Florida’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 | $51,104 |
| 2 years | $52,941 |
| 3 years | $56,478 |
| 4 years | $59,642 |
| 5 years | $68,243 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from University of West Florida earn a median of $59,642, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from University of West Florida stands at $21,032.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at University of West Florida
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of West Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 47 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of West Florida go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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