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Clinical Laboratory Science in New Jersey

Clinical Laboratory Science Schools in New Jersey

312 students earned Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in New Jersey in the 2021-2022 year.

A Clinical Laboratory Science major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 159
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Associate Degree 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 27.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.6%
  • White: 18.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Clinical Laboratory Science Grads in New Jersey

There are 17,190 people in the state and 643,760 people in the nation working in clinical laboratory science jobs.

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Wages for Clinical Laboratory Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $39,420, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in New Jersey that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
403 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, AIMS Education grads earn an average salary of $36,869. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,365.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,622 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,721. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
195 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,633 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Best Care College

East Orange
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33 Total Students

30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $59,863 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,436 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,123 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,198 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,732 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,446 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,467 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. This private school has an average net price of $10,987. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,078 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

Clinical Laboratory Science Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Phlebotomists 20% $37,300
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Medical Equipment Preparers 12% $38,680
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Allied Health Services 1,749
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,469
Health Sciences & Services 1,412
Allied Health Professions 1,086
Health/Medical Admin Services 594
Dental Support Services 554
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 178
Mental & Social Health Services 150

View all majors related to Clinical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical Laboratory Science Report

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