Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Oakton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Oakton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakton College sits in Des Plaines, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Oakton College.
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Studying Online at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Of 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Oakton College
Rankings can help you compare Oakton College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #81 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Oakton College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Oakton College are 81% women (26) and 19% men (6).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Of the 12 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Oakton College, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College, above 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 Oakton College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Oakton College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 12 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 13 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Oakton College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.