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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Arkansas

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arkansas

499 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Arkansas

Clinical Laboratory Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 236
Bachelor’s Degree 176
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 44
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 44
Associate Degree 43

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 21.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 5,170 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory science degree, compared to 643,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $35,540, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $63,466 after graduation.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,829 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

National Park College

Hot Springs
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,919 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,759. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,380 Total Students

A typical student attending Black River Technical College will pay a net price of $8,204. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
997 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,312 after graduation. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,863 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,019 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,580 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,077 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $24,195 after graduation.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in AR

Some of the careers clinical laboratory science majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Phlebotomists 26% $27,600
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 18% $28,960
Medical Equipment Preparers 14% $34,290
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical laboratory science.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,094
Health Sciences & Services 1,299
Allied Health Professions 1,197
Health/Medical Admin Services 728
Allied Health Services 500
Dental Support Services 155
Mental & Social Health Services 97
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 36

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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