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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at Northern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northern Illinois University sits in Dekalb, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 lab sciences & medical technology graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings at Northern Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Northern Illinois University’s Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 3
Best Value Illinois #1 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #16 of 104
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #23 of 108

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at Northern Illinois University are 55% women (12) and 45% men (10).

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University

Among the 22 bachelor’s lab sciences & medical technology graduates at Northern Illinois University, 55% were women (12) and 45% were men (10).

Northern Illinois University gender breakdown of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors at Northern Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Cytotechnologists $155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists $155,361
Histotechnologists $125,527
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists $77,339
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

References

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