Laboratory Technician at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Laboratory Technician, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 laboratory technician graduations were recorded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Western Community College’s Laboratory Technician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 117 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 174 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Laboratory Technician graduates at Virginia Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Laboratory Technician graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 83% women (29) and 17% men (6).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Of the 7 associate’s laboratory technician degrees awarded at Virginia Western Community College, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Those who complete Laboratory Technician program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Laboratory Technician graduates, 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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