Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Grand Canyon University
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, consider the program at Grand Canyon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Canyon University is in Phoenix, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 299 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Grand Canyon University.
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Studying Online at Grand Canyon University
Distance learning is available at Grand Canyon University. Among 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Grand Canyon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Canyon University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #32 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #48 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #240 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Grand Canyon University
Those who finish Grand Canyon University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,101 |
| 2 years | $59,124 |
| 3 years | $59,502 |
| 4 years | $63,476 |
| 5 years | $73,611 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Grand Canyon University earn a median of $63,476, compared with $65,272 for all Grand Canyon University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Grand Canyon University is $38,682.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Grand Canyon University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Grand Canyon University are 79% women (235) and 21% men (64).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Grand Canyon University
Of the 299 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Grand Canyon University, 79% were women (235) and 21% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 124 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 57 |
| Black / African American | 71 |
| Asian | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 55% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*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 Grand Canyon University
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Grand Canyon University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Science Professions | 299 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Students who finish Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Grand Canyon University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.