Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduate Certificates
There are 797 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.4% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,443 people 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 | 2,687 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,011 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 47 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 | 46.4% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 5.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 24 | 6.4% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 969 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northwest Career College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 577 people received their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 350 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 341 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 210 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 188 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 163 graduate certificates 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.
Weber State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 148 graduate certificates 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 North Dakota is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 147 graduate certificates 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.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Davis Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 141 graduate certificates 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.
Bates Technical College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 129 graduate certificates 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.
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. This school awarded 126 graduate certificates 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.
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 124 graduate certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 123 graduate certificates 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.
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 |
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Related Majors
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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