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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Kentucky

69 students earned Clinical Laboratory Sciences degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a clinical laboratory sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory sciences majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 2,070 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory sciences degree, compared to 199,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, clinical laboratory sciences grads earn an average of $64,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer clinical laboratory sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,203. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. 60% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

#3

Bellarmine University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,265 a year. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

#5

Brescia University

Owensboro
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

In their early career, Brescia University grads earn an average salary of $32,661. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Laboratory Technician 60

View all majors related to Lab Sciences & Medical Technology

View Nationwide Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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