Bachelor’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,024 people earned their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. This makes it the 90th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in clinical laboratory science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 9,907 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,024 |
| Associate Degree | 2,666 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,360 |
| Master’s Degree | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 462 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is $64,930. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,364 to a high of $70,299.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science is $10,250. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,602 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,744.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $122.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 862 |
| Women | 3,162 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 507 |
| Black or African American | 381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 588 |
| White | 2,103 |
| International Students | 95 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 350 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 324 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 83% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,930.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Cleveland State University. About 74% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Cleveland State University make a median salary of 64,930.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UC. Of these students, 83% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,930.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UWM. Of these students, 87% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UWM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,930.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from WSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,930.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from CSUDH. About 64% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at California State University - Dominguez Hills make a median salary of 64,930.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UAMS. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that UAMS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,930.
Michigan State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Michigan State. About 68% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Michigan State University make a median salary of 64,930.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from MD Anderson. Of these students, 85% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center make a median salary of 64,930.
Winston - Salem State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from WSSU. Of these students, 91% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Winston - Salem State University make a median salary of 64,930.
Austin Peay State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Austin Peay State University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Austin Peay State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,930.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from VCU. Of these students, 73% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 64,930.
The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 76% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at The University of Texas Medical Branch make a median salary of 64,930.
Loma Linda University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Loma Linda University. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Loma Linda University make a median salary of 64,930.
Idaho State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from ISU. About 70% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Idaho State University make a median salary of 64,930.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UMass Lowell. Of these students, 83% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Massachusetts - Lowell clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,930.
Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Hunter College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,930.
Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,306 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from OIT. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at Oregon Institute of Technology make a median salary of 64,930.
Roosevelt University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from Roosevelt. About 69% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Roosevelt University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,930.
The 20th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from UK. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at University of Kentucky make a median salary of 64,930.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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