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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Degrees
There are 797 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.9% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 20,443 degrees were awarded toClinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,522 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,687 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,934 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 6,011 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 135 |
| Women | 415 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 57 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 38 | 6.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 969 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students seeking a master's degree is Northwest Career College. This school awarded 577 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 350 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 341 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa Medical Career College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 293 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 186 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 175 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Davis Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bates Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 9,347 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3,893 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 3,329 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 1,964 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 895 |
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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.