Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Gadsden State Community College
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Gadsden State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gadsden State Community College sits in Gadsden, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Gadsden State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Gadsden State Community College
Many students take online classes at Gadsden State Community College. Among 5,071 students, 1,060 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,746 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Gadsden State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Gadsden State Community College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Gadsden State Community College
Those who finish Gadsden State Community College’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 | $37,642 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $33,547 |
| 4 years | $36,382 |
| 5 years | $48,439 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Gadsden State Community College take home a median $36,382, compared with $43,408 for all Gadsden State Community College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Gadsden State Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Gadsden State Community College are 91% women (20) and 9% men (2).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Gadsden State Community College
Among the 22 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Gadsden State Community College, 91% were women (20) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Gadsden State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Gadsden State Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*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 Gadsden State Community College
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Gadsden State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Gadsden State Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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