Bachelor’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,027 earned their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 9th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is $56,638. 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 $53,058 and the high is $60,759.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is $26,677. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,302 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,068.
The median monthly payment of a clinical laboratory science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $362.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,024 |
| Women | 3,003 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 491 |
| Black or African American | 396 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 481 |
| White | 2,183 |
| International Students | 179 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 297 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 324 colleges that offer a bachelor’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 bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 78% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UC. About 79% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UWM. About 82% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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. The clinical laboratory science program at Weber State University awarded 104 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at California State University - Dominguez Hills awarded 86 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences awarded 79 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Michigan State. About 64% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at MD Anderson. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Winston - Salem State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at WSSU. Of these students, 84% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Peay State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Austin Peay State University. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at VCU. About 79% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UTMB Galveston. About 83% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Loma Linda University awarded 45 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Idaho State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Idaho State University awarded 39 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UMass Lowell. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Hunter. Of these students, 64% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,209 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Oregon Institute of Technology awarded 38 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Roosevelt University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Roosevelt. About 50% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UK. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 3,107 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 610 |
| Laboratory Technician | 216 |
| Cytogenetics Technologist | 34 |
| Cytotechnology | 27 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 165,538 |
| Public Health | 19,511 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,391 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18,866 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,434 |
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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