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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in New Mexico

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

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 243
Associate Degree 22
Bachelor’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 60.5%
  • White: 19.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 14.6%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in New Mexico

3,460 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 Mexico

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $36,210, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
22,139 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,070. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM Gallup will pay a net price of $7,122. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Phlebotomists 23% $28,080
Health Specialties Professors 23% $133,800
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $62,130
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 12% $35,580
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 8% $30,240
Surgical Technologists 6% $42,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Nursing 1,390
Health Sciences & Services 468
Mental & Social Health Services 306
Allied Health Professions 295
Communication Sciences 230
Medicine 229
Allied Health Services 177
Public Health 159

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