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Bachelor’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4,002 students earned their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 5th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is $56,638. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,058 and the high is $60,759.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is $20,778. 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, $25,908 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,715.
The median monthly payment of a clinical laboratory science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $426.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 888 |
| Women | 3,114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 522 |
| Black or African American | 445 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 540 |
| White | 2,028 |
| International Students | 125 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 342 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 324 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 seekinga bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Grand Canyon University awarded 197 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,627 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 194 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University. About 78% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UC. About 85% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 23,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 130 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's 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. The clinical laboratory science program at Weber State University awarded 104 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at CSUDH. About 56% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,042 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences awarded 79 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Michigan State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Michigan State University awarded 76 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,700 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center awarded 69 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Winston - Salem State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from WSSU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Austin Peay State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Austin Peay State University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 28,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at VCU. About 73% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 81% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Loma Linda University. Of these students, 73% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Idaho State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at ISU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,956 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UMass Lowell. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,002 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,803 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at OIT. About 74% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Roosevelt University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Roosevelt. About 37% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of Kentucky awarded 37 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 3,133 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 574 |
| Laboratory Technician | 193 |
| Cytogenetics Technologist | 32 |
| Cytotechnology | 28 |
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| Health Sciences & Services | 19,050 |
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| Allied Health Professions | 8,529 |
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| Dental Support Services | 2,539 |
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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