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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 125 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in MS.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 58
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
Master’s Degree 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 40.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 5,590 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory science degree, compared to 643,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $32,550, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,032.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

In their early career, Ole Miss grads earn an average salary of $38,763. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,054 a year.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,695 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,187. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,035. 64% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,665 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,883. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,057 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Phlebotomists 10% $29,350
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $31,670
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $29,080
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,010
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 5% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 5% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 4% $31,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing 2,838
Allied Health Professions 504
Health/Medical Admin Services 459
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Health Sciences & Services 325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 310
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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