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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois

824 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 112th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 594
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 594
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 594
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Associate Degree 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Master’s Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 28,240 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory science degree, compared to 643,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $38,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Rush University

Chicago
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,678.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. A typical student attending ECC will pay a net price of $3,828.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,998 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $6,654. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,034. In their early career, UIS grads earn an average salary of $42,781.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,482 after graduation. A typical student attending Oakton Community College will pay a net price of $6,423. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,196. 100% of students get financical aid.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Phlebotomists 15% $35,400
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 6% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 5% $31,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 2% $36,770
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720

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