Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Chippewa Valley Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Chippewa Valley Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is located in Eau Claire, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Of 8,330 students, 1,795 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,735 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Chippewa Valley Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College
Those who finish Chippewa Valley Technical 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 | $42,387 |
| 2 years | $26,896 |
| 3 years | $43,806 |
| 4 years | $36,656 |
| 5 years | $45,168 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College report median earnings of $36,656, compared with $52,917 for all Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College stands at $27,066.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Chippewa Valley Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Chippewa Valley Technical College are 94% women (32) and 6% men (2).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Among the 8 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Chippewa Valley Technical College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Chippewa Valley Technical College, below 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 Chippewa Valley Technical College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Chippewa Valley Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 8 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 3 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Chippewa Valley Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.