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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 126 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in SD.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 47
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 33
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 79.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in South Dakota

There are 1,410 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 Dakota

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $32,180, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in South Dakota that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending South Dakota State will pay a net price of $18,578. 80% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 51% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,591 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USD. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Mitchell Tech will pay a net price of $11,813. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at NSU. A typical student attending NSU will pay a net price of $16,695. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Phlebotomists 20% $27,600
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $53,550
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $30,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $29,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing 1,022
Allied Health Professions 217
Mental & Social Health Services 145
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 138
Health Sciences & Services 135
Communication Sciences 72
Allied Health Services 67
Rehabilitation Professions 67

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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