Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Wake Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Wake Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Wake Technical Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Wake Technical Community College. Of 24,609 students, 11,077 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,234 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Wake Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wake Technical Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 449 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 439 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Wake Technical Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Wake Technical Community College are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Wake Technical Community College
Among the 17 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Wake Technical Community College, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical 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 Wake Technical Community College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Wake Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Wake Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates, 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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