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Associate Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
In 2021-2022, 2,744 earned their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,843 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,002 |
| Associate Degree | 2,744 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,329 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $40,841. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $37,633 and the high is $46,354.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $20,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $21,747 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,590.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $126.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. About 80.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 532 |
| Women | 2,212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 241 |
| Black or African American | 376 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 438 |
| White | 1,458 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 199 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 300 colleges that offer an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekingan associate degree is South College. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,480 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at South College awarded 658 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest University at El Paso. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Southwest University at El Paso awarded 81 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at MDC. Of these students, 84% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from WSU. Of these students, 84% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at George Washington University awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 79% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 21,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Wake Technical Community College. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Southwest Tech. Of these students, 93% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Broome comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at SUNY Broome. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Portland Community College.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from BCC. About 80% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Phoenix College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Phoenix College. Of these students, 68% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at FSCJ. Of these students, 94% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reynolds Community College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Reynolds Community College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
San Jacinto Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 25,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 78% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tarleton State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Tarleton State University awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lakeland Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Lakeland Community College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson State Community College. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Jefferson State Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 2,438 |
| Histologic Technician | 129 |
| Histotechnologist | 65 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 45 |
| Cytotechnology | 23 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 28,716 |
| Allied Health Services | 18,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,203 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,520 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,216 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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