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Undergraduate Certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,329 students earned their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 22nd most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,843 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,002 |
| Associate Degree | 2,744 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,329 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $24,675. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,101 to a high of $28,929.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $8,971. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,579 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,846.
The median monthly payment of a clinical laboratory science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $35.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. About 85.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 191 |
| Women | 1,138 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 329 |
| White | 433 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 104 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 128 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Quest College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Quest College. Of these students, 94% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Philadelphia Technician Training is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Philadelphia Technician Training awarded 87 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is MTI College. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at MTI College awarded 85 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Fortis College - Houston is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Fortis College - Houston awarded 52 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
National Park College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from National Park College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Columbus State Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Columbus State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 people received their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from PMI Phoenix. About 69% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Broome comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at SUNY Broome awarded 40 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette. Of these students, 88% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Unitech Training Academy-Metairie. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Metairie. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Unitech Training Academy-Houma comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. The clinical laboratory science program at Unitech Training Academy-Houma awarded 30 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Antilles School of Technical Careers. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Antilles School of Technical Careers. About 64% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe. Of these students, 91% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern University at Shreveport comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Southern University at Shreveport. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fortis College - Orange Park is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis College - Orange Park. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 people received their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge. About 100% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria. About 96% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Paul College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Saint Paul College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 people received their undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UND. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 undergraduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Denver. About 79% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sterile Processing Technician | 399 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 295 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist | 229 |
| Laboratory Technician | 150 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 105 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 43,423 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 42,522 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 20,505 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,713 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,325 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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