Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at College of the Canyons
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at College of the Canyons. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Canyons is in Santa Clarita, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at College of the Canyons.
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Studying Online at College of the Canyons
Many students take online classes at College of the Canyons. Of 18,075 students, 5,786 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,845 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at College of the Canyons
Use these rankings to compare College of the Canyons’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at College of the Canyons, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at College of the Canyons are 75% women (18) and 25% men (6).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at College of the Canyons
Of the 24 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at College of the Canyons, 75% were women (18) and 25% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons, 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 College of the Canyons
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at College of the Canyons includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at College of the Canyons go on to a range of careers. 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.