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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in California

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California

Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in California

67,390 people in the state and 748,050 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Clinical Laboratory Science.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Clinical Laboratory Science grad in the state is $74,729, compared to a typical salary of $79,536 nationwide.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 17 colleges in California that offer Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 17 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,517 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,017 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

MTI College

Sacramento

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,033 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 82% of applicants.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,913 a year.

#6

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,848 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,340 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,973 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

#8

National Career Education

Citrus Heights

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,241 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $21,812 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.0% is lower than average.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,541 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

#11

National University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,420 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,298 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,633 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,036 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,088 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,241 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,254 a year.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers Clinical Laboratory Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Neurodiagnostic Technologists 14% $81,316
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $155,908
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 12% $153,940
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Cytotechnologists 10% $155,812
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists 9% $153,819
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $30,227
Phlebotomists 6% $28,271
Patient Representatives 5% $47,419
Histotechnologists 4% $125,527
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4% $77,339
Cytogenetic Technologists 2% $155,361

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Clinical Laboratory Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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