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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Tennessee

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 439 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Tennessee

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 173
Associate Degree 135
Bachelor’s Degree 111
Master’s Degree 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Tennessee

13,370 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $34,240, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
692 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Austin Peay State University grads earn an average salary of $36,253.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 54% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, LMU grads earn an average salary of $43,038.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. In their early career, UTHSC grads earn an average salary of $57,443.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,168 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,067.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,975.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,417 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $33,818 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,205 Total Students

A typical student attending Northeast State Technical Community College will pay a net price of $5,907. Graduates earn an average $28,400 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,383 Total Students

In their early career, Columbia State Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,618. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,644.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. An average student at Fortis Institute - Cookeville will pay a net price of $22,059. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Phlebotomists 30% $29,330
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $31,670
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

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