Graduate Certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 402 people earned their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #42 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,843 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,002 |
| Associate Degree | 2,744 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,329 |
| Master’s Degree | 550 |
| Graduate Certificate | 402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $43,948. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,709 and the high is $74,481.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $15,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. About 78.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 315 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 |
| White | 136 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 44 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Washington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from GWU. About 79% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from TTUHSC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UPR Medical Sciences. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Rush University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Rush University. About 84% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,342 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,831 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. About 83% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas Medical Branch. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 85% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Of these students, 64% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from University of Rochester. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UNMC. About 88% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UW - Madison. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Heritage University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Heritage University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Universidad del Turabo is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from Wayne State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Universidad del Este. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UNE. About 89% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from IUPUI. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 270 | |
| 57 | |
| 30 | |
| 27 | |
| 18 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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