Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Eastern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #None of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 439 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #None of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Students who complete Eastern Kentucky University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,380 |
| 2 years | $52,822 |
| 3 years | $54,616 |
| 5 years | $66,658 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 8 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower 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 Eastern Kentucky University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Eastern Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Eastern Kentucky University 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.