Associate Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,666 people 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 | 9,907 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,024 |
| Associate Degree | 2,666 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,360 |
| Master’s Degree | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $47,884. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,733 and the high is $54,662.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in clinical laboratory science is $9,910. 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, $10,588 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,231.
The median monthly payment of a clinical laboratory science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $118.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in clinical laboratory science. About 81.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 498 |
| Women | 2,168 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 236 |
| Black or African American | 324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 421 |
| White | 1,462 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 202 |
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 $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 658 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from South College. Of these students, 86% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Southwest University at El Paso. About 57% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Southwest University at El Paso make a median salary of 47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from MDC. About 78% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 47,884.
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 $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from WSU. About 78% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
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 $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 81% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale make a median salary of 47,884.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Wake Technical Community College. Of these students, 79% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wake Technical Community College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Southwest Tech. About 88% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southwest Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from SUNY Broome. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that SUNY Broome graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Portland Community College. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Portland Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Ivy Tech Community College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from BCC. About 60% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Phoenix College. Of these students, 67% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Phoenix College make a median salary of 47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from FSCJ. About 77% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Florida State College at Jacksonville make a median salary of 47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Reynolds Community College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Reynolds Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from San Jacinto College. About 79% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Jacinto Community College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Mt. SAC. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Mt. San Antonio College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Lakeland. Of these students, 95% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in clinical laboratory science at Lakeland Community College make a median salary of 47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Tarleton. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Tarleton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,884.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in clinical laboratory science from Jeff State. Of these students, 86% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Jefferson State Community College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,884.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 2,384 |
| Histologic Technician | 130 |
| Histotechnologist | 59 |
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 33 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | 18 |
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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 | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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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