by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how South Dakota State ranks in comparison to other schools with clinical laboratory science programs.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of clinical laboratory science students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $54,985. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $56,638 for all clinical laboratory science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, clinical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,677 for all clinical laboratory science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at South Dakota State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science from South Dakota State. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 342 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 138 |
| Public Health | 29 |
| Allied Health Professions | 25 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 4 |
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