Master’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 550 people earned their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,843 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,002 |
| Associate Degree | 2,744 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,329 |
| Master’s Degree | 550 |
| Graduate Certificate | 402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical laboratory science is $61,248. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,662 and the high is $76,043.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical laboratory science is $59,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $67,833 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $54,970.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 395 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 208 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekinga master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Ohio State. About 79% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Drexel. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Rowan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,715 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rowan. About 46% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from GWU. About 61% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 70% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tarleton State University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Tarleton. About 80% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 79% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Upstate Medical University. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rush University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rush University. About 61% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from LIU Post. Of these students, 67% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UAB. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Of these students, 73% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,148 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTHSC. About 64% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from U-M. About 46% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Dakota comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UND. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,627 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Cleveland State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from MD Anderson. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Albany College of Pharmacy. Of these students, 100% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 366 | |
| 122 | |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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