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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in South Carolina

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

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 96th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in South Carolina

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 81
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 81
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 81
Associate Degree 65
Bachelor’s Degree 26

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 28.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 46.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in South Carolina

8,150 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in South Carolina

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $33,470 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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

#1

Converse College

Spartanburg
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,108 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,177. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,141 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,582 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,636. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $31,339. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,225.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,031. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,064 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $943. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#8

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. In their early career, MTC grads earn an average salary of $30,267.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,223 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,671.

#9

Coker University

Hartsville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,087 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,872 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Coker. 100% of students get financical aid.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Phlebotomists 23% $30,800
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,730
Medical Equipment Preparers 14% $32,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 3,296
Public Health 859
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Allied Health Services 204
Rehabilitation Professions 202

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