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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Louisiana

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Louisiana

548 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 258
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 258
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 148
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Associate Degree 44

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 51.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 34.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Louisiana

There are 8,390 people in the state and 643,760 people in the nation working in clinical laboratory science jobs.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Louisiana

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $31,710 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,942. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
234 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,476. 63% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $20,620 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
56 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
34 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,620 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,073. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
70 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Graduates earn an average $23,742 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
59 Total Students

An average student at Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge will pay a net price of $22,143. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,950.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
54 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,734. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 77% of students get financical aid.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Phlebotomists 15% $29,220
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $30,610
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 9% $26,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Allied Health Services 2,022
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,508
Allied Health Professions 907
Health/Medical Admin Services 701
Dental Support Services 425
Health Aids & Attendants 272
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 224
Health Sciences & Services 205

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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