Associate Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,527 students earned their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,031 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,027 |
| Associate Degree | 3,527 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,362 |
| Master’s Degree | 489 |
| Graduate Certificate | 453 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $41,075. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,633 to a high of $46,354.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $25,477. 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, $26,945 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,437.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. About 81.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 644 |
| Women | 2,883 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 242 |
| Black or African American | 632 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 474 |
| White | 1,877 |
| International Students | 70 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 232 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 300 colleges that offer an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
South College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,880 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at South College awarded 658 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest University at El Paso. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest University at El Paso. About 81% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at MDC. About 71% of this group were women, and 84% 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 associate degree is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at WSU. About 73% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at George Washington University awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 65% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Wake Technical Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
SUNY Broome comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at SUNY Broome awarded 37 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Portland Community College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 79% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The clinical laboratory science program at Bronx Community College awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Phoenix College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Phoenix College. Of these students, 72% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at FSCJ. Of these students, 74% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reynolds Community College. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Reynolds Community College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
San Jacinto Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at San Jacinto College. Of these students, 90% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tarleton State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in clinical laboratory science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton. About 79% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lakeland Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Lakeland. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson State Community College. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Jefferson State Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 3,261 |
| Histologic Technician | 117 |
| Histotechnologist | 44 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 35 |
| Cytotechnology | 29 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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