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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology in Illinois

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

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

In this state, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology is the 64th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 64

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,070 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory sciences degree, compared to 199,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, clinical laboratory sciences grads earn an average of $105,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer clinical laboratory sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Graduates earn an average $50,073 after graduation. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Graduates earn an average $44,600 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,588 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
8,608 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,872. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,455 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 95% of students get financical aid.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 496
Sterile Processing Technician 83
Laboratory Technician 61
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 30
Histologic Technician 18
Renal/Dialysis Technician 13
Histotechnologist 3

View all majors related to Lab Sciences & Medical Technology

View Nationwide Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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