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Basic Certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
In 2021-2022, 9,843 earned their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 9th most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. About 88.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,134 |
| Women | 8,709 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 575 |
| Black or African American | 1,652 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,684 |
| White | 4,188 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 686 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 411 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate is Contra Costa Medical Career College. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 375 basic certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Contra Costa Medical Career College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Northwest Career College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 291 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from Northwest Career College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 222 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from MTI - Springfield, Illinois. About 86% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Bates Technical College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 basic certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Bates Technical College. Of these students, 80% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 basic certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Phoenix. About 89% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mountainland Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Mountainland Technical College awarded 105 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Front Range Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from FRCC. About 84% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Davis Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 99 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from Davis Tech. About 91% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Healthcare Career College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from Healthcare Career College. About 94% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Renton comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Pima Medical Institute - Renton awarded 82 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuesta College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Cuesta College awarded 78 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from AIMS Education. Of these students, 90% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
GateWay Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from GateWay Community College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from PMI East Valley. About 84% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,342 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,831 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. About 81% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Orange Technical College - Winter Park Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 basic certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at OTC Winter Park. About 88% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 people received their basic certificate in clinical laboratory science from Malcolm X College. About 95% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana Delta Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 basic certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at LDCC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 66 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 7,979 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 793 |
| Laboratory Technician | 591 |
| Renal/Dialysis Technician | 127 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | 60 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 40,574 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21,243 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,983 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,199 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 7,145 |
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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