Laboratory Technician at Columbia State Community College
If you plan to study Laboratory Technician, you may want to check out the program at Columbia State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia State Community College is in Columbia, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 laboratory technician graduations were recorded at Columbia State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia State Community College
Distance learning is available at Columbia State Community College. Among 5,712 students, 1,432 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Columbia State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia State Community College’s Laboratory Technician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 117 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Laboratory Technician graduates at Columbia State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Laboratory Technician graduates at Columbia State Community College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Columbia State Community College
Of the 10 associate’s laboratory technician degrees awarded at Columbia State Community College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Columbia State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Columbia State Community College, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Graduates of the Laboratory Technician program at Columbia State Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Laboratory Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.