Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South Louisiana Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what South Louisiana Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Louisiana Community College is located in Lafayette, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at South Louisiana Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Louisiana Community College
Distance learning is available at South Louisiana Community College. Among 6,238 students, 752 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Louisiana Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 22 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Graduates of South Louisiana Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,630 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at South Louisiana Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at South Louisiana Community College are 72% women (13) and 28% men (5).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at South Louisiana Community College
Among the 18 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at South Louisiana Community College, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 22% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana 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 South Louisiana Community College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at South Louisiana Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at South Louisiana Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.