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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Illinois

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois

824 students earned Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Illinois

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 624
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Associate Degree 70
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 19.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.2%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Illinois

28,240 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 Illinois

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $38,860 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,446 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,459.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, SWIC grads earn an average salary of $29,006. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,127 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,251. In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $40,184.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,231 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,620 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,610. 29% of the teachers are full time.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $5,519. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,628. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Harper College grads earn an average salary of $39,208. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Phlebotomists 15% $35,400
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 6% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 5% $31,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 2% $36,770
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 5,858
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Allied Health Professions 2,281
Dental Support Services 747
Health Sciences & Services 543
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388
Mental & Social Health Services 169

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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