Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 439 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 449 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 15 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, 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.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.