Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Types of Degrees Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many laboratory sciences & medical technology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 3,181 |
Master’s Degree | 396 |
Graduate Certificate | 314 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 98 |
Associate Degree | 33 |
Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Basic Certificate | 21 |
What Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors Need to Know
People with careers related to clinical laboratory sciences were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.
Knowledge Areas for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors
This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Skills for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors
clinical laboratory sciences majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Abilities for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Majors
A major in clinical laboratory sciences will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
What Can You Do With a Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major?
People with a clinical laboratory sciences degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Cytogenetic Technologists | 11.6% | NA |
Cytotechnologists | 11.6% | NA |
Health Specialties Professors | 25.9% | $97,370 |
Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians | 11.6% | NA |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory sciences majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 433 |
Black or African American | 274 |
Hispanic or Latino | 442 |
White | 1,668 |
International Students | 82 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 282 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, too. About 2.6% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Some careers associated with clinical laboratory sciences require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.
Find out what the typical degree level is for clinical laboratory sciences careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 2.7% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 4.1% |
Some College Courses | 0.9% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 17.8% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 37.1% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 19.6% |
Master’s Degree | 7.3% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 0.9% |
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. | 0.9% |
Doctoral Degree | 4.4% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 4.3% |
Online Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 1 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 13 | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 25 | 2 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 41 | 8 |
Post-Master’s | 2 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 1 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 2 | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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