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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 310 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in CO.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 193rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 270
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 270
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 270
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.6%
  • White: 45.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Colorado

There are 13,680 people in the state and 643,760 people in the nation working in clinical laboratory science jobs.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Colorado

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $42,060 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
463 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,315. 42% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%.

#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,118.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,216 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,221. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 22% of the teachers are full time.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Health Technologists and Technicians 38% $42,870
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Phlebotomists 35% $35,130
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020
Medical Equipment Preparers 34% $39,160
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 32% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 32% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $36,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing 6,496
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,499
Allied Health Professions 622
Medicine 438
Allied Health Services 263
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Public Health 228
Rehabilitation Professions 218

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

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