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Laboratory Technician at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Laboratory Technician, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Western Community College’s Laboratory Technician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 117 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 174 |
Best-Paid Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Those who complete Laboratory Technician program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Laboratory Technician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
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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