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Bachelor’s Degrees in Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology

3,107 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
37% 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 37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of clinical laboratory sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,107 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 3,107
Undergraduate Certificate 100
Associate Degree 35
Basic Certificate 30

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 74.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 783
Women 2,324
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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 405
Black or African American 283
Hispanic or Latino 343
White 1,715
International Students 132
Other Races/Ethnicities 229
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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
79% Women
27% 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. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 169 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
130 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
28% 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 24,500 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. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 130 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

86 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
87% 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. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The clinical laboratory sciences program at California State University - Dominguez Hills awarded 86 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
76 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
24% 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 64% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

73 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
42% 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 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UAMS. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#6

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
58 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
55% 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 5,100 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from WSSU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#7

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
52 Yearly Graduations
85% 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 10,200 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Austin Peay State University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

47 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
68% 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 $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 83% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
47 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
30% 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 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from VCU. Of these students, 79% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
41 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
80% 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. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Loma Linda University. About 68% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
39 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% 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 11,700 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 $8,380 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from ISU. Of these students, 72% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
39 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
59% 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 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UMass Lowell. About 74% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Hunter College

New York, New York
39 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
79% 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Hunter. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
37 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
30% 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 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UK. About 73% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

National University

La Jolla, California
34 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
62% 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. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at National University awarded 34 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

33 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
55% 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 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,665 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 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#17

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
53% 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. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#17

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
32 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
13% 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. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UND. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#19

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
65% 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. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UCF. Of these students, 77% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
31 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

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 610
Laboratory Technician 216
Cytogenetics Technologist 34
Cytotechnology 27
Histotechnologist 21

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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