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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degrees

There are 797 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 20,443 students earned theirClinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 1,522
Associate’s Degree (this page) 2,687
Bachelor’s Degree 3,934
Master’s Degree 6,011
Doctor’s Degree 27

Earnings of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,942
4 years $39,910
5 years $44,672

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with female students. About 79.8% of graduates with this degree are women.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 542
Women 2,145
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 1,399 52.1%
Asian 234 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 460 17.1%
Black or African American 345 12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8 0.3%
Two or More Races 91 3.4%
Race Unknown 86 3.2%
International Students 36 1.3%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 969 colleges that offer a associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

The most popular school in the United States for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students seeking a associate degree is Northwest Career College. This school awarded 577 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 350 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Herzing University-Madison is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 341 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Contra Costa Medical Career College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 293 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 210 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 186 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 175 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Weber State University is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 146 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, UT

Davis Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 141 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA

Bates Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 129 associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 9,347
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3,893
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 3,329
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,964
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 895

Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 311,372
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 90,379
Health and Medical Administrative Services 90,166
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 80,693

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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