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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in California

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California

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

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical 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/Medical 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/Medical 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.

#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%.

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.

#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
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.

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.

Clinical/Medical 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/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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