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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 406 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in KY.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 68th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Kentucky

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 277
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 277
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 277
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Associate Degree 60
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 82.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 8,490 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 Kentucky

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $34,400 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,231 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,649 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,938 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Madisonville Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,495. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $23,992.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,446 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,932. 99% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,171 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,331 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,978 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $33,301. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 25% $26,470
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Phlebotomists 18% $30,170
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $45,510
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $32,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

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