Medical Laboratory Assistant at Southwest University at El Paso
If you are interested in studying Medical Laboratory Assistant, consider the program at Southwest University at El Paso. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest University at El Paso is located in El Paso, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 254 medical laboratory assistant degrees were granted at Southwest University at El Paso.
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Online Class Availability at Southwest University at El Paso
Distance learning is available at Southwest University at El Paso. Among 2,130 students, 144 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,986 (93%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Rankings at Southwest University at El Paso
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest University at El Paso’s Medical Laboratory Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 35 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Medical Laboratory Assistant graduates at Southwest University at El Paso, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Medical Laboratory Assistant graduates at Southwest University at El Paso are 85% women (217) and 15% men (37).
Medical Laboratory Assistant Associate’s Program at Southwest University at El Paso
Among the 254 associate’s medical laboratory assistant degrees awarded at Southwest University at El Paso, 85% were women (217) and 15% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Laboratory Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 228 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 96% of Medical Laboratory Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso, higher than the national average of 85%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Medical Laboratory Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Medical Laboratory Assistant program at Southwest University at El Paso pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Medical Laboratory Assistant 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
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