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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 824 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in IL.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 16th most popular major out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Illinois

Clinical Laboratory Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 594
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 594
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 594
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Associate Degree 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Master’s Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Illinois

There are 28,240 people in the state and 643,760 people in the nation working in clinical laboratory science jobs.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $38,860, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Rush University

Chicago
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,828. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,140 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,998 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,654. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,423. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,482 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,859 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Phlebotomists 15% $35,400
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 6% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 5% $31,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 2% $36,770
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

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