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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Louisiana

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Louisiana

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

In terms of popularity, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 54th most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 252
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 252
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 165
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 165
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 165
Bachelor’s Degree 109
Associate Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 46.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Louisiana

There are 8,390 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 Louisiana

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $31,710 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,846. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,482 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,301. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#4

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,891 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 42% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,753. Graduates earn an average $25,939 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. 93% of the teachers are full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
408 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,738 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,209 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,366 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,595. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Phlebotomists 15% $29,220
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $30,610
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 9% $26,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Public Health 362
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275

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