Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Volunteer State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Volunteer State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Volunteer State Community College is located in Gallatin, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Volunteer State Community College
Distance learning is available at Volunteer State Community College. Of 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Volunteer State Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 449 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Volunteer State Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Of the 15 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Volunteer State Community College, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College, lower 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.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Volunteer State Community College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Volunteer State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Volunteer State Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors, 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
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