Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Farmingdale State College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Farmingdale State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Farmingdale State College is in Farmingdale, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Farmingdale State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Farmingdale State College
Distance learning is available at Farmingdale State College. Of 10,039 students, 467 (5%) studied exclusively online and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Farmingdale State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Farmingdale State College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 43 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Farmingdale State College
Those who finish Farmingdale State College’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 | $74,532 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $77,339 |
| 4 years | $86,527 |
| 5 years | $94,447 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Farmingdale State College take home a median $86,527, compared with $58,771 for all Farmingdale State College graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Farmingdale State College comes in at $26,470.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Farmingdale State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Farmingdale State College are 68% women (13) and 32% men (6).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Farmingdale State College
Of the 19 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Farmingdale State College, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College, higher 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 Farmingdale State College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Farmingdale State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Farmingdale State College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.