Laboratory Technician at Western Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Laboratory Technician, you may want to check out the program at Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College sits in Morganton, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 laboratory technician graduations were recorded at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Western Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Piedmont Community College’s Laboratory Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 117 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 174 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Laboratory Technician graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Laboratory Technician graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 6 associate’s laboratory technician graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont 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
Students who finish Laboratory Technician program at Western Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Laboratory Technician graduates, 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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