Lab Sciences & Medical Technology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
What traits are you looking for in a school for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology, consider the program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is located in Lubbock, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 lab sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Of 5,098 students, 1,644 (32%) studied exclusively online and 2,131 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are 63% women (46) and 37% men (27).
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Of the 48 bachelor’s lab sciences & medical technology degrees awarded at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 60% were women (29) and 40% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Lab Sciences & Medical Technology program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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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