Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Studying Online at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 439 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College stands at $9,785.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 73% women (11) and 27% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Of the 15 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, lower 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Mississippi Gulf Coast 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
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