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Graduate Certificates in Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology

323 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 27 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 68% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.2% of clinical laboratory sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 323 students earned their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. This makes it the 11th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 79
Women 244
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The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 59
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 146
White 93
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 9
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There are 27 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
53 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Francisco State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 27,300 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, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at SFSU. Of these students, 68% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
52 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at GWU. About 77% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

34 Yearly Graduations
74% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro awarded 34 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

33 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory sciences. 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. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded 33 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

32 Yearly Graduations
84% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German awarded 32 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

25 Yearly Graduations
84% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences awarded 25 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 6,600 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 $5,580 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rochester comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Rochester awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Universidad del Turabo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory sciences. 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. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Universidad del Turabo awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#11

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Universidad del Este

Carolina, Puerto Rico
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Universidad del Este comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory sciences. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UNE. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory sciences. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at IUPUI. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences from Wayne State. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to clinical laboratory sciences majors at UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Wright State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences from Wright State University - Main Campus.

#16

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marquette University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at Marquette University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The clinical laboratory sciences program at University of Arizona awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory sciences that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Laboratory Technician 51
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 43
Cytotechnology 25
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 11

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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