Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Tidewater Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tidewater Community College sits in Norfolk, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Tidewater Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Distance learning is available at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #145 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 439 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Tidewater Community College is $11,856.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Tidewater Community College are 88% women (37) and 12% men (5).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 13 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Tidewater Community College, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 46% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, above 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 Tidewater Community College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Tidewater Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 42 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.