Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Austin Community College District
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Austin Community College District. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Austin Community College District is located in Austin, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Austin Community College District.
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Studying Online at Austin Community College District
Online coursework is an option at Austin Community College District. Of 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) studied exclusively online and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Austin Community College District
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Community College District’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 30 |
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Austin Community College District
Graduates of Austin Community College District’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 3 years | $45,365 |
| 4 years | $49,071 |
| 5 years | $58,744 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Austin Community College District take home a median $49,071, compared with $52,547 for all Austin Community College District graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Austin Community College District, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Austin Community College District are 100% women (17) and 0% men (0).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Among the 17 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Austin Community College District, 100% were women (17) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Austin Community College District
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Austin Community College District breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Austin Community College District work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.