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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificates
There are 797 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 20,443 students 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 | 3,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,011 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,282 |
| Women | 10,056 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,252 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 555 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,221 | 28.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,234 | 19.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 438 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 341 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 105 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 969 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 577 people received their basic certificate 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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 341 basic certificates 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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa Medical Career College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 293 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their basic certificate 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.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 210 basic certificates 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 Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their basic certificate 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.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their basic certificate 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.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 175 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 163 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 148 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 147 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their basic certificate 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.
Davis Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 141 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bates Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their basic certificate 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.
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 124 basic certificates 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.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their basic certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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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