Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of West Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Florida sits in Pensacola, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at University of West Florida.
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Online Class Availability at University of West Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of West Florida. Among 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) studied exclusively online and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at University of West Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of West Florida’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 136 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #63 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from University of West Florida
Those who finish University of West Florida’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,104 |
| 2 years | $52,941 |
| 3 years | $56,478 |
| 4 years | $59,642 |
| 5 years | $68,243 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from University of West Florida earn a median of $59,642, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from University of West Florida stands at $21,032.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at University of West Florida, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at University of West Florida are 85% women (40) and 15% men (7).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida
Among the 47 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at University of West Florida, 85% were women (40) and 15% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, 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 University of West Florida
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of West Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 47 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of West Florida go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.