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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Georgia

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Georgia

In 2021-2022, 536 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Georgia

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 349
Associate Degree 98
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 39.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Georgia

19,040 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $34,430, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, CGTC grads earn an average salary of $26,370. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,412. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,573 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,021 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $1,636. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,224 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,127. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,698 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,358 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $319.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,660 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $28,500 after graduation.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Phlebotomists 23% $31,640
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $44,330
Medical Equipment Preparers 18% $34,300
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Surgical Technologists 16% $44,450
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 14% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 14% $29,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Allied Health Services 2,571
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,529
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,432
Allied Health Professions 2,414
Health Sciences & Services 1,261
Dental Support Services 981
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 249
Optometric Support Services 62

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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