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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in District of Columbia

89 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 50
Bachelor’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 23.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 30.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 14.6%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in District of Columbia

There are 1,980 people in the state and 643,760 people in the nation working in clinical laboratory science jobs.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $42,830, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#2

Howard University

Washington
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Phlebotomists 21% $41,300
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $40,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $48,280
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Surgical Technologists 7% $59,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Health Sciences & Services 182
Health/Medical Admin Services 126
Allied Health Services 67
Allied Health Professions 36
Dental Support Services 8

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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