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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at South Dakota State University

If you plan to study Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, consider the program at South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 27 lab sciences & medical technology degrees were granted at South Dakota State University.

Studying Online at South Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings at South Dakota State University

Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Value South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 11
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #56 of 108
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 104

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at South Dakota State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at South Dakota State University are 89% women (24) and 11% men (3).

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 27 bachelor’s lab sciences & medical technology graduates at South Dakota State University, 89% were women (24) and 11% were men (3).

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors at South Dakota State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, 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.

Top-Paying Careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Graduates

Those who complete Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at South Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Cytotechnologists $155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists $155,361
Histotechnologists $125,527
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists $77,339
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

References

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