Graduate Certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 462 people earned their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $73,885. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $60,334 and the high is $95,764.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $26,930. 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, $26,930 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,930.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $320.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
| White | 154 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 44 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from GWU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. George Washington University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from TTUHSC. Of these students, 79% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center make a median salary of 73,885.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UPR Medical Sciences. About 76% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UPR Medical Sciences graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
Rush University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Rush University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Rush University make a median salary of 73,885.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. About 88% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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 $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at The University of Texas Medical Branch make a median salary of 73,885.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
Hunter College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Hunter graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UNMC. About 79% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at University of Nebraska Medical Center make a median salary of 73,885.
University of Rochester is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from University of Rochester. Of these students, 87% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UW - Madison. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
The 15th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Heritage University. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Heritage University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Heritage University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
The 15th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Universidad del Turabo. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Universidad del Turabo. About 76% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Universidad del Turabo make a median salary of 73,885.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M Corpus Christi graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from IUPUI. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 73,885.
The 18th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Wayne State. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Wayne State University make a median salary of 73,885.
Universidad del Este comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UNE. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNE graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 314 |
| Laboratory Technician | 60 |
| Cytotechnology | 38 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist | 28 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 21 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,204 |
| Public Health | 2,477 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,037 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,216 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 923 |
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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