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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in West Virginia

153 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 14th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in West Virginia

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 64
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 83.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in West Virginia

There are 3,400 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 West Virginia

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $35,270 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in West Virginia that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
25,474 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public school has an average net price of $13,380. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,596 Total Students

In their early career, Pierpont Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,658. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,274 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending Southern will pay a net price of $5,441. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,743 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

West Liberty University

West Liberty
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,291 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

A typical student attending New River Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $4,152. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
Phlebotomists 17% $29,250
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $33,900
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 8% $31,890
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 8% $36,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing 1,771
Other Health Professions 705
Health/Medical Admin Services 435
Medicine 370
Allied Health Professions 356
Public Health 352
Allied Health Services 326
Communication Sciences 199

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

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