Graduate Certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Featured Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs
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Featured Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 462 people earned their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #42 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 567 |
Graduate Certificate | 462 |
Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $73,885. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,334 to a high of $95,764.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $26,930. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,930 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,930.
The median monthly payment of a clinical laboratory science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $320.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 117 |
Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science graduate certificate students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 58 |
Black or African American | 27 |
Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
White | 154 |
International Students | 28 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 44 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from GWU. About 79% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. About 82% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro make a median salary of 73,885.
The 4th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from TTUHSC. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UPR Medical Sciences. Of these students, 76% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences make a median salary of 73,885.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rush University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Rush University. About 81% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rush University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Of these students, 88% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mayo Clinic School of Medicine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas Medical Branch clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 69% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce make a median salary of 73,885.
The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. About 60% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Hunter College make a median salary of 73,885.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska Medical Center. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UNMC. Of these students, 79% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nebraska Medical Center clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Rochester. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from University of Rochester. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at University of Rochester make a median salary of 73,885.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UW - Madison. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 73,885.
Heritage University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Heritage University. About 50% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Heritage University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 76% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Universidad del Turabo clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
The 17th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi make a median salary of 73,885.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from IUPUI. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
Wayne State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Wayne State. Wayne State University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
Universidad del Este is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UNE. Of these students, 88% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Universidad del Este make a median salary of 73,885.
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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