Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Central New Mexico Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central New Mexico Community College is located in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 123 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central New Mexico Community College
Many students take online classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 57 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Graduates of Central New Mexico Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,472 |
| 2 years | $27,403 |
| 3 years | $27,963 |
| 4 years | $33,008 |
| 5 years | $39,953 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $33,008, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 80% women (98) and 20% men (25).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Of the 24 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Central New Mexico Community College, 67% were women (16) and 33% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community 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 New Mexico Community College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Central New Mexico Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 24 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 63 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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