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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Tennessee

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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee

1,038 Clinical Laboratory Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 757
Bachelor’s Degree 127
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 110
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 110
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 110
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 30.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Tennessee

There are 13,370 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 Tennessee

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $34,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
692 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,707 a year.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at LMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,371 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,906 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,193. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,203 Total Students

In their early career, JSCC grads earn an average salary of $27,034. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,138. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,138 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $6,704. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,397 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,098. Graduates earn an average $26,356 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,597 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,041.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
302 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,137. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Phlebotomists 30% $29,330
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $46,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350
Medical Equipment Preparers 16% $31,670
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479
Communication Sciences 425

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

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