Graduate Certificates in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 462 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 | 9,907 |
| 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $73,885. 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 $60,334 to a high of $95,764.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science is $26,930. 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, $26,930 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,930.
The median monthly payment of a clinical laboratory science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $320.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
| White | 154 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from GWU. Of these students, 79% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at George Washington University make a median salary of 73,885.
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. Of these students, 82% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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. About 79% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TTUHSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German make a median salary of 73,885.
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 76% were women. University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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 $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 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. Of these students, 81% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rush University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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 $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine make a median salary of 73,885.
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 $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UTMB Galveston graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 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. Of these students, 69% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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, 60% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hunter College clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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 $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 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. About 87% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Rochester clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that UNMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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 $9,644 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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 $19,920 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science at Heritage University make a median salary of 73,885.
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 76% were women. Data shows that Universidad del Turabo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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. 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 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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 $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 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. Data shows that Wayne State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Universidad del Este clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,885.
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 $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in clinical laboratory science from IUPUI. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,885.
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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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