Master’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 489 earned their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #152 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 489 |
| Graduate Certificate | 453 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical laboratory science is $61,248. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,662 and the high is $76,043.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 70.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 215 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekinga master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Drexel University awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rowan University. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Rowan University awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at GWU. Of these students, 63% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tarleton State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Tarleton. About 67% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 67% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Upstate Medical University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Upstate Medical University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rush University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Rush University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at LIU Post awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at The University of Texas Medical Branch awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UAB. About 85% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UTHSC. About 100% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Morehouse School of Medicine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at MSM. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Dakota. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UND. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cleveland State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,538 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from MD Anderson. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Albany College of Pharmacy. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Allied Health Professions | 12,328 |
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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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