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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Utah

611 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 9th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Utah

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 356
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 356
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 356
Bachelor’s Degree 178
Associate Degree 73
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Utah

6,050 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 Utah

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $36,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 5 colleges in Utah that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Graduates earn an average $49,424 after graduation.

#4

Dixie State University

Saint George
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Phlebotomists 44% $30,020
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 43% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 39% $35,480
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 38% $25,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Public Health 561
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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