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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in South Carolina

172 students earned Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 13th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in South Carolina

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 81
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 81
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 81
Associate Degree 65
Bachelor’s Degree 26

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 28.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 46.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in South Carolina

There are 8,150 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 South Carolina

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $33,470, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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

#1

Converse College

Spartanburg
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,108 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. In their early career, Florence-Darlington Technical College grads earn an average salary of $24,911. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,582 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,939 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,225. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,064 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $943. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

#8

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. In their early career, MTC grads earn an average salary of $30,267. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,671.

#9

Coker University

Hartsville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,087 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,872 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,975.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Phlebotomists 23% $30,800
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,730
Medical Equipment Preparers 14% $32,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 3,296
Public Health 859
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Allied Health Services 204
Rehabilitation Professions 202

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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