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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sits in La Crosse, WI.
Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Among 10,446 students, 532 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,068 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 83 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 439 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’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 | $56,576 |
| 2 years | $58,479 |
| 3 years | $62,797 |
| 4 years | $65,980 |
| 5 years | $72,142 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse take home a median $65,980, compared with $61,833 for all University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse stands at $19,500.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.