Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Wichita State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.
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Studying Online at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Of 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) studied exclusively online and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings at Wichita State University
Use these rankings to compare Wichita State University’s Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 439 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 449 |
Earnings for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates from Wichita State University
Graduates of Wichita State 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 | $53,227 |
| 2 years | $52,357 |
| 3 years | $54,211 |
| 4 years | $58,548 |
| 5 years | $68,214 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Wichita State University earn a median of $58,548, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates from Wichita State University comes in at $21,395.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Wichita State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates at Wichita State University are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Among the 21 bachelor’s clinical/medical laboratory science graduates at Wichita State University, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 48% of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, 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.
More Specific Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Concentrations at Wichita State University
This Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Wichita State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Lab Sciences & Medical Technology | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Graduates
Those who complete Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at Wichita State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.