Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at West Virginia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at West Virginia University.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at West Virginia University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 439 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 449 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #None of 6 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from West Virginia University
Those who finish West Virginia University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,033 |
| 2 years | $56,931 |
| 3 years | $56,157 |
| 4 years | $61,350 |
| 5 years | $65,654 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $61,350, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from West Virginia University comes in at $26,050.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at West Virginia University are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 6 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 5 master’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at West Virginia University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below 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 West Virginia University
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at West Virginia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 6 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.