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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California

1,509 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 155th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in California

Clinical Laboratory Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,079
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,079
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,079
Bachelor’s Degree 171
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 99
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 99
Associate Degree 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.2%
  • White: 22.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in California

64,350 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in California

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $47,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 44% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,072 a year. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $20,722.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,144. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,408 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,429 a year.

#6

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,158. 46% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,542 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,768. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Grossmont College

El Cajon
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,426 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. A typical student attending Grossmont College will pay a net price of $4,653.

#9

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,877. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 28% of the teachers are full time.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers clinical laboratory science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Phlebotomists 29% $43,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 13% $31,820
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $46,050

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical laboratory science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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