Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Phoenix College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Phoenix College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Phoenix College is in Phoenix, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 53 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Phoenix College.
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Online Class Availability at Phoenix College
Many students take online classes at Phoenix College. Among 10,660 students, 2,963 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,714 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Phoenix College
These rankings give you a sense of how Phoenix College’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Phoenix College
Those who finish Phoenix 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 | $46,427 |
| 2 years | $49,436 |
| 3 years | $56,456 |
| 4 years | $66,221 |
| 5 years | $71,539 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Phoenix College take home a median $66,221, compared with $45,979 for all Phoenix College graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Phoenix College stands at $20,068.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Phoenix College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Phoenix College are 75% women (40) and 25% men (13).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate’s Program at Phoenix College
Among the 36 associate’s clinical/medical laboratory science degrees awarded at Phoenix College, 69% were women (25) and 31% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Phoenix College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science associate’s degree recipients at Phoenix College, above 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 Phoenix College
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Phoenix College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 25 |
| Histotechnologist | 12 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Phoenix College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.