Bachelor’s Degrees in Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,107 earned their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. This makes it the 10th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,107 |
| Graduate Certificate | 323 |
| Master’s Degree | 307 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 100 |
| Associate Degree | 35 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for clinical laboratory sciences majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 783 |
| Women | 2,324 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 405 |
| Black or African American | 283 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| White | 1,715 |
| International Students | 132 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 229 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 294 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UWM. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at CSUDH. About 69% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Michigan State University awarded 76 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UAMS. About 68% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Winston - Salem State University. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Winston - Salem State University awarded 58 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Austin Peay State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Austin Peay State University awarded 52 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at The University of Texas Medical Branch awarded 47 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Loma Linda University awarded 41 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Idaho State University. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Idaho State University awarded 39 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Massachusetts - Lowell awarded 39 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. 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. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Hunter College awarded 39 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UK. Of these students, 73% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at National University. About 65% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at TTUHSC. About 61% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,538 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. About 81% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Dakota comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UND. About 66% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at University at Buffalo. Of these students, 68% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences from UCF. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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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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