Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South College
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at South College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South College sits in Knoxville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at South College.
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Studying Online at South College
Distance learning is available at South College. Among 11,557 students, 6,092 (53%) studied exclusively online and 3,004 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at South College
These rankings give you a sense of how South College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #349 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #351 of 449 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #349 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #351 of 449 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from South College is $24,487.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at South College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at South College are 89% women (63) and 11% men (8).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at South College
Of the 52 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at South College, 88% were women (46) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at South College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at South College
Among the 19 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at South College, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at South College, 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 South College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at South College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 71 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at South College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.