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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 797 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,443 people earned theirClinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,522 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,687 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,011 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science of $39,910 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 | $42,942 |
| 4 years | $39,910 |
| 5 years | $44,672 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. About 76.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 934 |
| Women | 3,000 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,022 | 51.4% |
| Asian | 536 | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 559 | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 390 | 9.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 152 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 149 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 92 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 969 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northwest Career College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 577 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 341 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 299 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa Medical Career College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 293 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 210 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 147 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Davis Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bates Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 9,347 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3,893 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 3,329 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 1,964 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 895 |
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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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