Laboratory Technician at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you plan to study Laboratory Technician, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 laboratory technician degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Laboratory Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 117 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 174 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Laboratory Technician graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Laboratory Technician graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 72% women (13) and 28% men (5).
Laboratory Technician Bachelor’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 18 bachelor’s laboratory technician degrees awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Laboratory Technician bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Those who complete Laboratory Technician program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Laboratory Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| 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
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