Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Houston Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Houston Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Houston Community College sits in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Houston Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Online coursework is an option at Houston Community College. Among 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 30 |
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Houston Community College
Students who complete Houston Community College’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 | $46,419 |
| 2 years | $45,082 |
| 3 years | $43,920 |
| 4 years | $47,615 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Houston Community College earn a median of $47,615, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Houston Community College stands at $16,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Houston Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Houston Community College are 79% women (15) and 21% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Houston Community College
Of the 19 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Houston Community College, 79% were women (15) and 21% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 84% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Houston 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 Houston Community College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Houston Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 10 |
| Histologic Technician | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Houston Community College go on to a range of careers. 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.