Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a clinical laboratory science school? To help you decide if Northern Michigan University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's clinical laboratory science program.

Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and approximately 7,368 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 35 clinical laboratory science majors received their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science section at the bottom of this page.

Northern Michigan University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Degrees Available

• Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Online Classes Are Available at Northern Michigan University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Northern Michigan University does offer online courses in clinical laboratory science for the following degree levels:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

Northern Michigan University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the clinical laboratory science progam at Northern Michigan University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The clinical laboratory science major at Northern Michigan University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Degree Schools	14
Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools	18
Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	22
	35
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Degree Schools	38
Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	58
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	68
Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools	71
	182
Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools	208
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools	222
Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools	389
	589

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in clinical laboratory science from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #33 most popular school for clinical laboratory science master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of Northern Michigan University Clinical Laboratory Science Graduates

The median salary of clinical laboratory science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University is $48,424. This is less than $56,638, which is the national average of all clinical laboratory science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

Clinical Laboratory Science Student Demographics at Northern Michigan University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at Northern Michigan University.

Northern Michigan University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 27% of clinical laboratory science associate's degrees went to men and 73% went to women. The typical associate's degree program in clinical laboratory science only graduates about 17% men each year. The program at Northern Michigan University may seem more male-friendly since it graduates 10% more women than average.

The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in clinical laboratory science at Northern Michigan University are white. Around 87% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a associate's in clinical laboratory science.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	13
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Northern Michigan University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 35 clinical laboratory science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Northern Michigan University, about 11% were men and 89% were women.

About 94% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Northern Michigan University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	33
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Northern Michigan University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Program

Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from Northern Michigan University in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 17% men graduate in clinical laboratory science each year. Northern Michigan University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 50% more men than average.

Of the students who received a clinical laboratory science master's degree from Northern Michigan University, 67% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in clinical laboratory science.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Northern Michigan University also has a doctoral program available in clinical laboratory science. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

The following clinical laboratory science concentations are available at Northern Michigan University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northern Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology	19
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions	16
Laboratory Technician	15
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist	3

Related Majors

• Mental & Social Health Services
• Communication Sciences
• Allied Health Professions
• Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Nursing

Careers That Clinical Laboratory Science Grads May Go Into

A degree in clinical laboratory science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Northern Michigan University.

Occupation	Jobs in MI	Average Salary in MI
Health Specialties Professors	5,440	$131,020
Surgical Technologists	4,240	$43,280
Phlebotomists	3,090	$32,450
Health Technologists and Technicians	2,750	$45,640
Medical Equipment Preparers	1,930	$35,730

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bobak Ha’Eri under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.