Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Miami Dade College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Miami Dade College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Miami Dade College sits in Miami, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 148 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Miami Dade College.
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Online Class Availability at Miami Dade College
Distance learning is available at Miami Dade College. Among 58,941 students, 18,051 (31%) studied exclusively online and 16,514 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Miami Dade College
Rankings can help you compare Miami Dade College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 136 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Miami Dade College
Those who finish Miami Dade 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 | $53,085 |
| 4 years | $34,511 |
| 5 years | $54,158 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Miami Dade College earn a median of $34,511, compared with $42,426 for all Miami Dade College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Miami Dade College is $14,933.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Miami Dade College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Miami Dade College are 80% women (119) and 20% men (29).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Miami Dade College
Among the 46 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 63% were women (29) and 37% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 83% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade 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 Miami Dade College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Miami Dade College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 34 |
| Histologic Technician | 12 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 80 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Miami Dade College pursue many career paths. 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.