Master’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 567 people earned their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. This earns it the #152 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in clinical laboratory science is $69,083. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,655 to a high of $85,374.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for clinical laboratory science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical laboratory science. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 419 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 255 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 42 |
Most Popular Clinical Laboratory Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for clinical laboratory science students seekinga master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Ohio State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,083.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Drexel. Of these students, 80% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Drexel graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
Rowan University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rowan. Of these students, 55% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rowan University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,083.
George Washington University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 27 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from GWU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at George Washington University make a median salary of 69,083.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UT Health San Antonio. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UT Health San Antonio graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
Tarleton State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Tarleton. About 89% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at Tarleton State University make a median salary of 69,083.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 69% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
Upstate Medical University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from SUNY Upstate Medical University. About 64% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Upstate Medical University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,083.
Rush University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rush University. Of these students, 93% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rush University clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,083.
LIU Post is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from LIU Post. Of these students, 70% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LIU Post graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 79% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at The University of Texas Medical Branch make a median salary of 69,083.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UAB. About 86% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
The 13th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Hunter. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at Hunter College make a median salary of 69,083.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTHSC. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center make a median salary of 69,083.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from U-M. Of these students, 33% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 69,083.
University of North Dakota is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UND. Of these students, 76% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UND graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
Cleveland State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical laboratory science. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Cleveland State University. Data shows that Cleveland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,083.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical laboratory science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from MD Anderson. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center clinical laboratory science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,083.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Albany College of Pharmacy. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in clinical laboratory science at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences make a median salary of 69,083.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical laboratory science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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