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Associate Degrees in Laboratory Technician
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Technician Majors
In 2021-2022, 2,438 earned their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2,438 |
| Basic Certificate | 591 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 193 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 150 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Technician Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for clinical laboratory technician majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. About 80.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 465 |
| Women | 1,973 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory technician associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 229 |
| Black or African American | 334 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 376 |
| White | 1,293 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 177 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Technician Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 273 colleges that offer an associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
South College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,480 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 658 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from South College. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Weber State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory technician. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory technician majors at WSU. Of these students, 84% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from MDC. Of these students, 85% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southwest University at El Paso is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory technician program at Southwest University at El Paso awarded 63 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. The clinical laboratory technician program at George Washington University awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wake Technical Community College. Each year, around 21,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory technician program at Wake Technical Community College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory technician program at Portland Community College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Broome. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory technician program at SUNY Broome awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory technician majors at BCC. About 80% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reynolds Community College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from Reynolds Community College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory technician majors at San Jacinto College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory technician. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Phoenix College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from Phoenix College. Of these students, 63% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory technician. Each year, around 25,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory technician program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory technician majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson State Community College. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory technician program at Jefferson State Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mercer County Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory technician from Mercer County Community College. About 92% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory technician. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory technician program at Tulsa Community College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory technician program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tyler Junior College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory technician. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory technician program at Tyler Junior College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory technician that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Histologic Technician | 129 |
| Histotechnologist | 65 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 45 |
| Cytotechnology | 23 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 22 |
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.
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