Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
If you plan to study Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 lab sciences & medical technology degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 104 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 104 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 82% women (23) and 18% men (5).
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Among the 20 bachelor’s lab sciences & medical technology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, higher than the national average of 42%.*
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Among the 4 master’s lab sciences & medical technology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 46%.*
*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
Those who complete Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors, 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.