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Laboratory Technician Basic Certificates
There are 258 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Laboratory Technician. This degree is more popular with female students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Laboratory Technician Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,329 people earned theirLaboratory 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 | 2,392 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 159 |
| Master’s Degree | 353 |
Earnings of Laboratory Technician Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate 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 basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Laboratory Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 64.9% |
| Asian | 27 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 1.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Laboratory Technician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 317 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Laboratory Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
Weber State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 84 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 49 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 42 basic certificates 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.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 39 basic certificates 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.
Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego Miramar College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 37 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Danville Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 34 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weatherford College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 33 basic certificates 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.
Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their basic certificate in Laboratory Technician from this school. 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 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 31 basic certificates 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.
Southeastern Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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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