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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at West Virginia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
Studying Online at West Virginia University
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at West Virginia University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 439 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 449 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #None of 6 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from West Virginia University
Those who finish West Virginia 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 | $55,033 |
| 2 years | $56,931 |
| 3 years | $56,157 |
| 4 years | $61,350 |
| 5 years | $65,654 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $61,350, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from West Virginia University comes in at $26,050.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at West Virginia University
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at West Virginia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 6 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Here 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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