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#1 #1 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#2 #2 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 219 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,654
#3 #3 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA At Augusta University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Augusta University grants 165 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $56,800
#4 #4 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 233 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,612
#5 #5 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#6 #6 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#7 #7 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 212 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,219
#8 #8 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Each year, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awards around 39 degrees to those majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,535
#9 #9 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#10 #10 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#11 #11 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,607
#12 #12 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 402 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#13 #13 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#14 #14 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#15 #15 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,852
#16 #16 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,824
#17 #17 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 615 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#18 #18 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#19 #19 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 866 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,812
#20 #20 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#21 #21 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Vermont Burlington, VT Annually, the University of Vermont awards about 195 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $63,729
#22 #22 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 273 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#23 #23 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $53,796
#24 #24 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,657
#25 #25 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,126
#26 #26 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Physical Therapy/Therapist, Psychology, and General. In fact, Andrews University grants 24 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,471
#27 #27 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL At Rush University, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Cardiovascular......view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,268
#28 #28 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#29 #29 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,165
#30 #30 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 20 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,189
#31 #31 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN Each year, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center grants about 128 degrees to those studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,161
#32 #32 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. New York Medical College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,247
#34 #34 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S. University of Maryland- Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Maryland- Baltimore, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,206
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About Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist programs prepare individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations.

Ohio awards the most Masters degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist of all US states with 80 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist can expect about 76% percent of their classmates to be women and 24% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist is $48,800.

Popularity of Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

396

Female Students

301 (76%)

Male Students

95 (23%)

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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

#1 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

61%

45

1,250–1,440

$57,834

#2 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

77%

21

1,050–1,250

$62,654

#3 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

89%

12

1,020–1,230

$56,800

#4 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

53%

18

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$58,612

#5 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

85%

35

1,180–1,350

$58,205

#6 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

47%

26

1,360–1,490

$58,090

#7 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

99%

11

1,040–1,340

$56,219

#8 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

53%

5

1,180–1,360

$62,535

#9 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

86%

5

1,020–1,240

$61,560

#10 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

88%

22

1,120–1,380

$55,352

#11 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

84%

9

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$57,607

#12 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

90%

10

1,110–1,340

$55,500

#13 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

80%

8

1,260–1,420

$60,118

#14 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

15%

6

1,350–1,520

$57,150

#15 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

16%

6

1,370–1,530

$56,852

#16 Best College for Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist in the U.S.

95%

11

970–1,210