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Clinical Laboratory Science in California

Clinical Laboratory Science Schools in California

1,454 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Clinical Laboratory Science major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors in California

Clinical Laboratory Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 998
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 242
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 242
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Associate Degree 87

Gender Distribution

In California, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.7%
  • White: 20.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Clinical Laboratory Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 64,350 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory science degree, compared to 643,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Clinical Laboratory Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $47,430, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

375 Degrees in Major Awarded
879 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,960.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
17,837 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,109 a year.

#4

MTI College

Sacramento
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,723 a year.

#5

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,661 Total Students

In their early career, Cuesta College grads earn an average salary of $35,833. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,675. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,294 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,729. In their early career, High Desert Medical College grads earn an average salary of $35,359. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

National Career Education

Citrus Heights
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
512 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. 47 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

#9

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. 95% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $83,433 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
198 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,842. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $28,575 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
305 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $42,707.

Clinical Laboratory Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers clinical laboratory science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Phlebotomists 29% $43,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $46,050
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 13% $31,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical laboratory science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Mental & Social Health Services 1,407

View all majors related to Clinical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical Laboratory Science Report

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