Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Michigan State University
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Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #15 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #69 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,358 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
| 3 years | $57,370 |
| 4 years | $61,992 |
| 5 years | $70,284 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $61,992, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Michigan State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Michigan State University are 78% women (60) and 22% men (17).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 72 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Michigan State University, 81% were women (58) and 19% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 31% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 5 master’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Michigan State University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Michigan State University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 77 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.