Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how South Dakota State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science.
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South Dakota State University holds a strong position among schools offering clinical/medical laboratory science. Specifically, it ranked #68 out of 107 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $67,472 a year. This is above $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, clinical/medical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into 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/medical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the clinical/medical laboratory science majors at South Dakota State University.
The clinical/medical laboratory science program at South Dakota State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 27 |
South Dakota State University awarded 27 completions in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).