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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in New Jersey

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in New Jersey

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

In terms of popularity, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical 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/Medical 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/Medical 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
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.

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.

Clinical/Medical 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/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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