Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

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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....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,575

Median Starting Salary

$57,834

#2

#2 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 212 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 Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,062

Median Starting Salary

$63,729

#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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Augusta University grants 193 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,486

Median Starting Salary

$56,800

#4

#4 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 193 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

15

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,227

Median Starting Salary

$62,654

#5

#5 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$15,363

Median Starting Salary

$58,612

#6

#6 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

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,005

Median Starting Salary

$56,852

#7

#7 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

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$45,466

Median Starting Salary

$58,090

#8

#8 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 825 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

10

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,315

Median Starting Salary

$53,812

#9

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

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Annually, Long Island University awards about 466 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$22,620

Median Starting Salary

$55,500

#10

#10 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 40 degrees to those majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,140–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$26,804

Median Starting Salary

$62,535

#11

#11 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 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,290–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,730

Median Starting Salary

$60,118

#12

#12 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$12,353

Median Starting Salary

$57,607

#13

#13 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 205 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$14,050

Median Starting Salary

$56,219

#14

#14 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, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,120–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$17,413

Median Starting Salary

$55,352

#15

#15 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 502 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

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,852

Median Starting Salary

$58,841

#16

#16 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 603 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,190–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,624

Median Starting Salary

$57,246

#17

#17 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, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$11,140

Median Starting Salary

$57,150

#18

#18 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,499

Median Starting Salary

$58,824

#19

#19 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

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$24,432

Median Starting Salary

$61,560

#20

#20 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, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of Utah awards 413 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,130–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,341

Median Starting Salary

$55,126

#21

#21 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 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$11,023

Median Starting Salary

$53,796

#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 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,210–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$17,716

Median Starting Salary

$66,079

#23

#23 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 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$24,630

Median Starting Salary

$60,657

#24

#24 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

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,204

#25

#25 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 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,189

#26

#26 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

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,165

#27

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

Rush University
Chicago, IL

Annually, Rush University grants around 18 degrees to students studying Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,268

#28

#28 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 150 degrees to those studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,161

#29

#29 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, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,247

#30

#30 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

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#31

#31 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

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

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.

Texas awards the most Masters degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist of all US states with 68 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist can expect about 71% percent of their classmates to be women and 29% 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.

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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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Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
366
Female Students
260 (71%)
Male Students
106 (28%)

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