Master’s Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Education Levels of Clinical Laboratory Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 489 master's degrees were awarded to clinical laboratory science majors. 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 |
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Basic Certificate | 9,031 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 4,027 |
Associate Degree | 3,527 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 1,362 |
Master’s Degree | 489 |
Graduate Certificate | 453 |
Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
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 $61,248. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,662 and the high is $76,043.
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 70.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 144 |
Women | 345 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical laboratory science master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 74 |
Black or African American | 60 |
Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
White | 215 |
International Students | 26 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Ohio State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Drexel. Of these students, 58% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rowan. About 66% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at George Washington University awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UT Health San Antonio. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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 $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from Rush University. Of these students, 94% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from LIU Post. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 88% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at UAB. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at Hunter. Of these students, 82% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in clinical laboratory science from U-M. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical laboratory science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Morehouse School of Medicine. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The clinical laboratory science program at Morehouse School of Medicine awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at University of North Dakota awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Cleveland State University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to clinical laboratory science majors at MD Anderson. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. The clinical laboratory science program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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