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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Kentucky

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Kentucky

406 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 13th most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Kentucky

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 277
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 277
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 277
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Associate Degree 60
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 82.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Kentucky

There are 8,490 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 Kentucky

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $34,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,858. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,083 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,938 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,679.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,996.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,446 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Maysville Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $4,932. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,331 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $27,978 after graduation.

#10

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 25% $26,470
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Phlebotomists 18% $30,170
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $45,510
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $32,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321

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