Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
If you are interested in studying Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, take a look at what Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is in New Orleans, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 clinical/medical laboratory science graduations were recorded at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. Of 2,750 students, 39 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 439 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Graduates of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans’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 | $57,880 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $58,154 |
| 4 years | $61,513 |
| 5 years | $72,558 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans take home a median $61,513, compared with $103,070 for all Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is $38,689.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, by degree type.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans are 71% women (17) and 29% men (7).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Of the 24 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, 71% were women (17) and 29% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, lower 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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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
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