Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Community College of Rhode Island
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Community College of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Rhode Island sits in Warwick, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Community College of Rhode Island.
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Studying Online at Community College of Rhode Island
Many students take online classes at Community College of Rhode Island. Among 12,275 students, 2,352 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,958 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Community College of Rhode Island
Rankings can help you compare Community College of Rhode Island’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Community College of Rhode Island
Graduates of Community College of Rhode Island’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,413 |
| 2 years | $39,425 |
| 3 years | $35,308 |
| 4 years | $40,486 |
| 5 years | $47,388 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Community College of Rhode Island earn a median of $40,486, compared with $42,368 for all Community College of Rhode Island graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Community College of Rhode Island is $14,642.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Community College of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Community College of Rhode Island are 92% women (36) and 8% men (3).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Community College of Rhode Island
Of the 19 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Community College of Rhode Island, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 37% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Rhode Island, 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.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Community College of Rhode Island
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Community College of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 14 |
| Histologic Technician | 5 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 16 |
| Renal/Dialysis Technician | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Community College of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are 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.