Laboratory Technician at Volunteer State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Laboratory Technician, consider the program at Volunteer State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Volunteer State Community College sits in Gallatin, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 laboratory technician graduations were recorded at Volunteer State Community College.
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Studying Online at Volunteer State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Volunteer State Community College. Of 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Volunteer State Community College’s Laboratory Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 117 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #63 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 174 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Laboratory Technician graduates at Volunteer State Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Laboratory Technician graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Of the 15 associate’s laboratory technician degrees awarded at Volunteer State Community College, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Laboratory Technician 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Graduates of the Laboratory Technician program at Volunteer State Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.