by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering clinical/medical laboratory science.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering clinical/medical laboratory science. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 107 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $63,491 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, clinical/medical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into 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/medical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical/medical laboratory science majors at Northern Illinois University.
The clinical/medical laboratory science program at Northern Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 22 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 22 completions in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).