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Laboratory Technician Master’s Degrees
There are 258 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Laboratory Technician. Approximately 67% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 33.3% of Laboratory Technician graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Laboratory Technician Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,329 students 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 (this page) | 353 |
Earnings of Laboratory Technician Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Laboratory Technician of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Laboratory Technician. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Laboratory Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 66.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Laboratory Technician Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 317 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 161 master's 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.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 49 master's 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 42 master's 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.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University at Montgomery comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 36 master's 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.
Virginia Western Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's 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.
Somerset Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weatherford College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's 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.
St Philip's College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Laboratory Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hopkinsville Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Laboratory Technician. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Laboratory Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Laboratory Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Community College is a popular choice for Laboratory Technician majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Laboratory Technician that also offer master’s 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.