Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Reading Area Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Reading Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Reading Area Community College sits in Reading, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Reading Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Reading Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Reading Area Community College. Of 5,369 students, 1,406 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,146 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Reading Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Reading Area Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #311 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Reading Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Reading Area Community College are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Reading Area Community College
Among the 12 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Reading Area Community 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 Reading Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 42% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area 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 Reading Area Community College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Reading Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 9 |
| Histotechnologist | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Reading Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates, 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.