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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology in California

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in California

125 Clinical Laboratory Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology is the 60th most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 115

Gender Distribution

In California, a clinical laboratory sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 47.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Grads in California

11,540 people in the state and 199,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory sciences.

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Wages for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Jobs in California

In this state, clinical laboratory sciences grads earn an average of $161,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer clinical laboratory sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
17,837 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,724. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

#2

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

#3

National University

San Diego
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,241 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 972
Sterile Processing Technician 132
Laboratory Technician 110
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 39
Renal/Dialysis Technician 29
Cytotechnology 4

View all majors related to Lab Sciences & Medical Technology

View Nationwide Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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