Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Community College of Allegheny County
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Community College of Allegheny County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Allegheny County sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Community College of Allegheny County.
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Online Class Availability at Community College of Allegheny County
Distance learning is available at Community College of Allegheny County. Among 10,609 students, 1,913 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,629 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Community College of Allegheny County
These rankings give you a sense of how Community College of Allegheny County’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #163 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Community College of Allegheny County
Students who complete Community College of Allegheny County’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,188 |
| 2 years | $31,234 |
| 3 years | $34,549 |
| 4 years | $39,314 |
| 5 years | $45,015 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Community College of Allegheny County take home a median $39,314, compared with $43,778 for all Community College of Allegheny County graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Community College of Allegheny County is $9,435.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Community College of Allegheny County, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Community College of Allegheny County are 96% women (23) and 4% men (1).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Community College of Allegheny County
Of the 9 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Community College of Allegheny County, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County, 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 Community College of Allegheny County
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Community College of Allegheny County offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 9 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 13 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Community College of Allegheny County pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates, 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.