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Clinical Laboratory Science in Tennessee

Clinical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee

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

In this state, Clinical Laboratory Science is the 7th most popular major out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors in Tennessee

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 173
Associate Degree 135
Bachelor’s Degree 111
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Clinical Laboratory Science Grads in Tennessee

There are 13,370 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 Tennessee

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $34,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
692 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. In their early career, South College grads earn an average salary of $32,789.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,480.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

In their early career, TCAT - Elizabethton grads earn an average salary of $31,290. A typical student attending TCAT - Elizabethton will pay a net price of $9,692. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
89 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,168 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,216 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,067.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

In their early career, LMU grads earn an average salary of $43,038. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at LMU.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,647 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,975. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,379 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,560 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,205 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $28,400 after graduation. A typical student attending Northeast State Technical Community College will pay a net price of $5,907.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,417 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,818 after graduation. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
496 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,021. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,983 a year.

Clinical Laboratory Science Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Phlebotomists 30% $29,330
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $31,670
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Allied Health Professions 2,444
Allied Health Services 1,693
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,471
Dental Support Services 726
Health/Medical Admin Services 650
Health Sciences & Services 171
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 121
Mental & Social Health Services 35

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