Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Drexel University
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were granted at Drexel University.
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Studying Online at Drexel University
Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Drexel University
These rankings give you a sense of how Drexel University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 43 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 439 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #445 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Drexel University
Those who finish Drexel University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,844 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $51,727 |
| 4 years | $75,151 |
| 5 years | $73,101 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Drexel University take home a median $75,151, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Drexel University are 62% women (18) and 38% men (11).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Program at Drexel University
Among the 29 master’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Drexel University, 62% were women (18) and 38% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Drexel University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Drexel University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Histotechnologist | 5 |
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Drexel University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.