Doctor’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 31 people earned their doctor's degree in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #21 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 64.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The University of Texas Medical Branch tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 24 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 7 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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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