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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Louisiana

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Louisiana

548 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 12th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 258
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 258
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 148
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Associate Degree 44

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 51.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 34.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Louisiana

There are 8,390 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 Louisiana

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $31,710 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Graduates earn an average $62,901 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. In their early career, Louisiana State University - Alexandria grads earn an average salary of $35,155.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,241 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, South Louisiana Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,004.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,020 Total Students

In their early career, LSU Health - Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $61,689. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
387 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. In their early career, Fortis College - Baton Rouge grads earn an average salary of $27,717. 92% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,065.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,315 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,545.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Phlebotomists 15% $29,220
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $30,610
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 9% $26,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Public Health 362
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275

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