Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Alaska Anchorage
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Anchorage. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alaska Anchorage is in Anchorage, AK.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Anchorage
Online coursework is an option at University of Alaska Anchorage. Of 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage
Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 449 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 449 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 64% women (14) and 36% men (8).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Among the 2 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, above the national average of 43%.*
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Among the 9 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, 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 Alaska Anchorage
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of Alaska Anchorage breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 2 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 9 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at University of Alaska Anchorage go on to a range of careers. Here 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.