Master’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 489 master's degrees were awarded to clinical laboratory science majors. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,031 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,027 |
| Associate Degree | 3,527 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,362 |
| Master’s Degree | 489 |
| Graduate Certificate | 453 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical laboratory science is $61,248. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,662 and the high is $76,043.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for clinical laboratory science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 70.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 215 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekinga master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 73% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Drexel. About 58% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rowan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Rowan. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from GWU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UT Health San Antonio. Of these students, 60% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tarleton State University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Tarleton State University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Upstate Medical University. Roughly 1,500 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, 17 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Of these students, 65% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rush University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Rush University. About 94% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at LIU Post. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. 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, 16 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UTMB Galveston. About 88% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. 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 science program at Hunter College awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTHSC. Of these students, 100% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at U-M. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Morehouse School of Medicine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from MSM. About 56% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Dakota comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UND. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Cleveland State University. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,538 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Albany College of Pharmacy. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 307 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 136 |
| Cytotechnology | 13 |
| Cytogenetics Technologist | 12 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist | 11 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Communication Sciences | 9,211 |
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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