Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Austin Peay State University
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Austin Peay State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Austin Peay State University is in Clarksville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Austin Peay State University.
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Studying Online at Austin Peay State University
Many students take online classes at Austin Peay State University. Among 10,439 students, 2,718 (26%) studied exclusively online and 3,403 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Austin Peay State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Peay State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 439 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Austin Peay State University
Those who finish Austin Peay State University’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,494 |
| 2 years | $60,226 |
| 3 years | $63,294 |
| 4 years | $67,158 |
| 5 years | $75,418 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Austin Peay State University take home a median $67,158, compared with $43,767 for all Austin Peay State University graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Austin Peay State University comes in at $22,810.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Austin Peay State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Austin Peay State University are 85% women (40) and 15% men (7).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Austin Peay State University
Of the 47 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Austin Peay State University, 85% were women (40) and 15% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Austin Peay State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Austin Peay State University, below the national average of 42%.*
*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 Peay State University
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Austin Peay State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 47 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Austin Peay State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.