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Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degrees in Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology

3,133 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 294 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of clinical laboratory sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3,133 students earned their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. This makes it the 5th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,133
Undergraduate Certificate 105
Associate Degree 45
Basic Certificate 37

Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 685
Women 2,448
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The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 445
Black or African American 324
Hispanic or Latino 412
White 1,573
International Students 113
Other Races/Ethnicities 266
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There are 294 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

169 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UC. Of these students, 85% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
130 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 23,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 130 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UWM. About 84% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

86 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at CSUDH. Of these students, 56% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
76 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Michigan State. About 62% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

73 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,042 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UAMS. About 83% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
58 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Winston - Salem State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Winston - Salem State University awarded 58 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
52 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Peay State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at Austin Peay State University. About 86% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
47 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 28,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

47 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at The University of Texas Medical Branch awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#10

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
41 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loma Linda University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at Loma Linda University. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#11

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
39 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Idaho State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from ISU. About 55% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
39 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,956 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UMass Lowell. About 86% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Hunter College

New York, New York
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at Hunter. About 82% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
37 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UK. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#15

National University

San Diego, California
34 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 17,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from National University. About 84% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

33 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded 33 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Farmingdale State College. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,553 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Farmingdale State College awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#17

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
32 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UND. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University at Buffalo awarded 31 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 70,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UCF. About 78% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 574
Laboratory Technician 193
Cytogenetics Technologist 32
Cytotechnology 28
Histologic Technician 19

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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