Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 lab sciences & medical technology degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings at University of Kentucky
Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 104 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Program-wide, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at University of Kentucky are 86% women (24) and 14% men (4).
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 28 bachelor’s lab sciences & medical technology graduates at University of Kentucky, 86% were women (24) and 14% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.