Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is in Alexandria, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
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Studying Online at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Distance learning is available at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Among 6,815 students, 4,740 (70%) studied exclusively online and 1,087 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 22 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Louisiana State University-Alexandria are 85% women (22) and 15% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Among the 8 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, 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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, below the national average of 43%.*
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Among the 18 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 61% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, 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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 8 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.