Laboratory Technician at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Laboratory Technician, you may want to check out the program at Western Dakota Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 laboratory technician degrees were awarded at Western Dakota Technical College.
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Studying Online at Western Dakota Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) studied exclusively online and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Dakota Technical College’s Laboratory Technician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 117 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 174 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Laboratory Technician graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Laboratory Technician graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 71% women (5) and 29% men (2).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 7 associate’s laboratory technician graduates at Western Dakota Technical 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 Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Students who finish Laboratory Technician program at Western Dakota Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
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