by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is a major offered under the health professions program of study at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in clinical laboratory science, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. According to College Factual's most recent rankings, TTUHSC is the best school in the United States for clinical laboratory science majors working on their bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TTUHSC was $622 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $215 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,665 | $19,344 |
| Fees | $2,724 | $2,886 |
Learn more about TTUHSC tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at TTUHSC in Clinical Laboratory Science walked away with an average of $26,308 in student debt. That is 22% higher than the national average of $21,593.
The median early career salary of clinical laboratory science students who receive their bachelor’s degree from TTUHSC is $57,318 per year. That is 5% higher than the national average of $54,688.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that TTUHSC offers online option in its clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TTUHSC Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science in 2019-2020, 65.1% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 75.5%.
Around 65.1% of clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree recipients at TTUHSC in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | 43 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to clinical/medical laboratory science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 87 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 42 |
| Nursing | 1,051 |
View All Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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