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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Texas

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,166 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in TX.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 324
Bachelor’s Degree 311
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 228
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 228
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 228
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 157
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 157
Master’s Degree 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.7%
  • White: 27.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Texas

There are 49,810 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 Texas

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $33,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 13 colleges in Texas that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $71,775 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,558 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. This private school has an average net price of $18,272.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
358 Total Students

In their early career, MD Anderson grads earn an average salary of $71,186. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, TTUHSC grads earn an average salary of $72,358.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

In their early career, San Jacinto College grads earn an average salary of $33,702. A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $9,638. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,749 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,497 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,813. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,591 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,743. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

In their early career, Texas A&M Corpus Christi grads earn an average salary of $39,367. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,224.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Phlebotomists 31% $32,280
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $39,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420
Medical Equipment Preparers 21% $32,030
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 20% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 20% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 20% $31,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Public Health 2,111
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

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