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Medical Laboratory Assistant Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant is offered at 31 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about85% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Medical Laboratory Assistant graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Medical Laboratory Assistant Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 614 degrees were awarded toMedical Laboratory Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Medical Laboratory Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 38 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 318 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 212 |
Earnings of Medical Laboratory Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,434 |
| 4 years | $29,082 |
| 5 years | $32,352 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Medical Laboratory Assistant students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant. About 85.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 273 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Laboratory Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Laboratory Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southwest University at El Paso tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 254 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamson Institute is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chemeketa Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College-Saginaw is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Medical Science is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allegany College of Maryland comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ATA College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College-Wayne is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wenatchee Valley College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bay de Noc Community College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Edmonds College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clackamas Community College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Medical Laboratory Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 52,819 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,541 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,633 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 4,065 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,923 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
