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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 883 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in AZ.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Arizona

Clinical Laboratory Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 544
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 544
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 544
Bachelor’s Degree 212
Associate Degree 65
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.0%
  • White: 33.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Arizona

11,260 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Arizona

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $36,660 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arizona that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,441 after graduation.

#2

Phoenix College

Phoenix
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

In their early career, Phoenix College grads earn an average salary of $31,223. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,552 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $23,796 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $30,747.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,066 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $3,846. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,076 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,853 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in AZ

Some of the careers clinical laboratory science majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Phlebotomists 44% $31,500
Health Technologists and Technicians 42% $42,190
Surgical Technologists 36% $50,990
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 35% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 33% $35,570
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 28% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 19% $33,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical laboratory science.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Nursing 12,966
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,817
Mental & Social Health Services 2,080
Public Health 1,067
Allied Health Professions 1,032
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533
Medicine 473
Communication Sciences 462

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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