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Clinical Laboratory Science in Texas

Clinical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas

1,142 students earned Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Clinical Laboratory Science is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 319
Associate Degree 278
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 262
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 140
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 140

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.0%
  • White: 21.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Clinical Laboratory Science Grads in Texas

49,810 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical Laboratory Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $33,920, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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

#1

Quest College

San Antonio
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
299 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
358 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,767 a year.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,995 Total Students

A typical student attending Tarleton will pay a net price of $19,151. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,484 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $78,723 after graduation. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#7

Weatherford College

Weatherford
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,421 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,183 after graduation. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
922 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,878. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, PMI San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $34,052. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#10

RGV Careers

Pharr
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
610 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,891 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1.

Clinical Laboratory Science Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Phlebotomists 31% $32,280
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Medical Equipment Preparers 21% $32,030
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 20% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 20% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 20% $31,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Allied Health Services 9,187
Allied Health Professions 5,249
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,240
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,770
Health Sciences & Services 2,394
Dental Support Services 1,931
Mental & Social Health Services 702
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451

View all majors related to Clinical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical Laboratory Science Report

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