Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at College of Southern Nevada
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at College of Southern Nevada. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Nevada sits in Las Vegas, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 109 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at College of Southern Nevada.
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Online Class Availability at College of Southern Nevada
Distance learning is available at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) studied exclusively online and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
Use these rankings to compare College of Southern Nevada’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 439 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at College of Southern Nevada, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at College of Southern Nevada are 83% women (90) and 17% men (19).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Of the 10 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at College of Southern Nevada, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 70% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, above the national average of 43%.*
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Of the 9 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at College of Southern Nevada, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 89% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, higher than 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 College of Southern Nevada
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at College of Southern Nevada breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 10 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 9 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 74 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at College of Southern Nevada 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.