Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tri-County Technical College
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Tri-County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tri-County Technical College is located in Pendleton, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Tri-County Technical College.
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Studying Online at Tri-County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Tri-County Technical College. Among 5,890 students, 918 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,268 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Tri-County Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tri-County Technical College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #295 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Tri-County Technical College
Students who complete Tri-County Technical 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 | $32,874 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 3 years | $38,103 |
| 4 years | $36,542 |
| 5 years | $45,165 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Tri-County Technical College report median earnings of $36,542, compared with $37,900 for all Tri-County Technical College graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Tri-County Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Tri-County Technical College are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Tri-County Technical College
Among the 11 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Tri-County Technical College, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Technical 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 Tri-County Technical College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Tri-County Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Tri-County Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.