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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California

1,454 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in California

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 998
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 242
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 242
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Associate Degree 87
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.7%
  • White: 20.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in California

64,350 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 California

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $47,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
17,837 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,109 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $3,724. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
26,899 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,032 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,433 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

National University

San Diego
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $12,231. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,605. In their early career, Mt. SAC grads earn an average salary of $34,691. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,101 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,392 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,379. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,926 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,050 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,920. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

#9

Grossmont College

El Cajon
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,023 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of students get financical aid.

#9

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,985 Total Students

A typical student attending SWC Chula Vista will pay a net price of $4,530. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Phlebotomists 29% $43,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 13% $31,820
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $46,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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