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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in New Jersey

258 students earned Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 15th most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 102
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 102
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 102
Master’s Degree 62
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Associate Degree 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.4%
  • Black or African American: 26.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in New Jersey

17,190 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in New Jersey

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $39,420 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,505 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,094.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,751 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,191.

#5

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at CSE. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,145 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. In their early career, FDU grads earn an average salary of $43,453.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,707.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,754. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Phlebotomists 20% $37,300
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Medical Equipment Preparers 12% $38,680
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Allied Health Services 347

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