Laboratory Technician at Somerset Community College
If you plan to study Laboratory Technician, you may want to check out the program at Somerset Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Somerset Community College sits in Somerset, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 laboratory technician graduations were recorded at Somerset Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Somerset Community College
Many students take online classes at Somerset Community College. Among 6,155 students, 2,798 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Somerset Community College
Use these rankings to compare Somerset Community College’s Laboratory Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 117 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Laboratory Technician graduates at Somerset Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Laboratory Technician graduates at Somerset Community College are 79% women (26) and 21% men (7).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Somerset Community College
Of the 7 associate’s laboratory technician graduates at Somerset Community College, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Somerset Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Those who complete Laboratory Technician program at Somerset Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Laboratory Technician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.