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Laboratory Technician at Western Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Laboratory Technician, you may want to check out the program at Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College sits in Morganton, NC.
Online Class Availability at Western Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Western Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Piedmont Community College’s Laboratory Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 117 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 174 |
Best-Paid Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Students who finish Laboratory Technician program at Western Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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