by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 36 U.S. colleges awarded 815 degrees and certificates in Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 73% of graduates. College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing, rising to $50,767 after four years.
A major in Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions involves the study of Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other. Any Instructional Program In Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions Not Listed Above. Examples: [Pharmaceutical Technician].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions is a widely-pursued major, with 815 degrees awarded annually. 36 colleges award other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 292.
By level, the 815 awards include 27 certificates, 21 associate degrees, 591 bachelor’s degrees, 147 master’s degrees and 10 doctorates.
Women earned 76% of other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (621 of 815). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (378) and Hispanic or Latino (149), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Schools ranking, including 9 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions schools within 10 states. In all, 36 colleges offer other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions credential is the bachelor’s degree: 591 of the 815 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 27 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 591 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 147 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 10 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions, at 38.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 38.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 19.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 13.6% |
| Master’s degree | 8.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Some college courses | 3.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.9% |
| First professional degree | 1.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, with an average median salary of $113,904; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians, at 12.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Histotechnician, Histologist, Cytologist and Histologic Aide.
The occupation related to other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions with the most projected jobs is Histology Technicians, at 2,948,902.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Histology Technicians | 2,948,902 | -0.2% |
| Cytotechnologists | 2,585,436 | 10.3% |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | 2,100,694 | 1.9% |
| Histotechnologists | 1,678,341 | 4.1% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 1,550,596 | 12.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 678,933 | 3.9% |
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing their program, $50,767 after four years and $45,731 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,086 |
| 4 years | $50,767 |
| 5 years | $45,731 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other clinical/medical laboratory science and allied professions, with a median salary of $155,908.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 21,647 degrees a year; the largest are Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (10,645), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (4,179) and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (3,375). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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