Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Central Arizona College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Central Arizona College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central Arizona College sits in Coolidge, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Central Arizona College.
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Online Class Availability at Central Arizona College
Many students take online classes at Central Arizona College. Among 5,053 students, 665 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,401 (67%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Central Arizona College
Rankings can help you compare Central Arizona College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #312 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Central Arizona College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Central Arizona College are 90% women (36) and 10% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Central Arizona College
Of the 7 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Central Arizona College, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Central Arizona College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Central Arizona College, 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 Central Arizona College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Central Arizona College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 7 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 33 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Central Arizona College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates, 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.