Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Elgin Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Elgin Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Elgin Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Elgin Community College
Online coursework is an option at Elgin Community College. Among 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Elgin Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Elgin Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 77 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 449 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Elgin Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Elgin Community College are 84% women (38) and 16% men (7).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Among the 8 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Elgin Community College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College, 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 Elgin Community College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Elgin Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 7 |
| Histologic Technician | 15 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Elgin Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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
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