by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in clinical laboratory science.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,062 a year. This is less than $56,638, which is the national median of all clinical laboratory science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, clinical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all clinical laboratory science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,677.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at Northern Illinois University.
The clinical laboratory science program at NIU awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 216 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 164 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 65 |
| Public Health | 62 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
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