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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology in Pennsylvania

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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 60 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Sciences degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology is the 80th most popular major in the state out of a total 165 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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Jobs for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

12,420 people in the state and 199,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory sciences.

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Wages for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory sciences grad in the state is $95,160, compared to a typical salary of $122,320 nationwide.

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

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,634 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,141.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,138. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 100% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,864 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at YCP. 100% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,225. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Clarion University.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,363. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,322 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,475 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#8

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,153 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Gannon. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,904 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,473.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Laboratory Technician 99
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 50
Histologic Technician 9
Histotechnologist 3

View all majors related to Lab Sciences & Medical Technology

View Nationwide Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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