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Medical Laboratory Assistant Basic Certificates
There are 31 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This degree is more popular with female students, and about73% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Medical Laboratory Assistant graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Medical Laboratory Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 614 people earned theirMedical 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 | 318 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 13 |
| Master’s Degree | 212 |
Earnings of Medical Laboratory Assistant Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Laboratory Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 15 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 | 38.0% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 22.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Medical Laboratory Assistant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 49 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Medical Laboratory Assistant students seeking a basic certificate is Southwest University at El Paso. This school awarded 254 basic certificates 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.
Lamson Institute comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chemeketa Community College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 34 basic certificates 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.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 33 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 19 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allegany College of Maryland comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their basic certificate 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.
Rowan University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 13 basic certificates 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.
ATA College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate 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.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 12 basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College-Wayne is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 10 basic certificates 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.
Wenatchee Valley College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 10 basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their basic certificate 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.
Bay de Noc Community College is a popular choice for Medical Laboratory Assistant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 8 basic certificates 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.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 8 basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Edmonds College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 8 basic certificates 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Medical Laboratory Assistant. This school awarded 7 basic certificates 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.
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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
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