Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Jefferson State Community College
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Jefferson State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jefferson State Community College sits in Birmingham, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Jefferson State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Jefferson State Community College
Many students take online classes at Jefferson State Community College. Among 9,240 students, 3,199 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,085 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Jefferson State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Jefferson State Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #205 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Jefferson State Community College
Graduates of Jefferson State Community 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 | $33,664 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $30,000 |
| 4 years | $36,279 |
| 5 years | $34,601 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Jefferson State Community College report median earnings of $36,279, compared with $41,713 for all Jefferson State Community College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Jefferson State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Jefferson State Community College are 82% women (28) and 18% men (6).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Jefferson State Community College
Among the 23 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Jefferson State Community College, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College, above 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 Jefferson State Community College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Jefferson State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 25 |
| Histologic Technician | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Jefferson State Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.