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Associate Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

3,527 Yearly Graduations
$41,075 Median Salary
$25,477 Median Debt
An associate degree in clinical laboratory science is offered at 300 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 42% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.0% of clinical laboratory science graduates were international students.

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.

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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.

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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
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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
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There are 300 colleges that offer an associate degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
658 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

81 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
73 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
70 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
50 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
48 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

38 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
37 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
36 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

Phoenix College

Phoenix, Arizona
32 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
31 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#14

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
31 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#16

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, Ohio
24 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#20

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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