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Laboratory Technician Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Laboratory Technician is offered at 258 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Laboratory Technician. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Laboratory Technician graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Laboratory Technician Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,329 degrees were awarded toLaboratory Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Laboratory Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 62 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,392 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 159 |
| Master’s Degree | 353 |
Earnings of Laboratory Technician Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Laboratory Technician of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,942 |
| 4 years | $39,910 |
| 5 years | $44,672 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Laboratory Technician students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Laboratory Technician. About 80.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 469 |
| Women | 1,923 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Laboratory Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,250 | 52.3% |
| Asian | 222 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 398 | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 29 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Laboratory Technician Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 317 colleges that offer a associate degree in Laboratory Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Laboratory Technician students seeking a associate degree is Weber State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 84 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tidewater Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego Miramar College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University at Montgomery comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Western Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Danville Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weatherford College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hazard Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hopkinsville Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Laboratory Technician that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 9,347 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3,893 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 1,964 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 895 |
| Histologic Technician | 260 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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