by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how MD Anderson Cancer Center compares to other colleges that offer clinical/medical laboratory science.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center is in the top 5% of the country for clinical/medical laboratory science. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 107 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science.
To complete a bachelor’s at MD Anderson Cancer Center, clinical/medical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $20,667, the typical median for all majors at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,511 | $22,153 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
Find out more about MD Anderson Cancer Center tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degree graduates at MD Anderson Cancer Center were Asian. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with a bachelor’s in clinical/medical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of clinical/medical laboratory science master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of clinical/medical laboratory science master’s degree graduates at MD Anderson Cancer Center were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center with a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the clinical/medical laboratory science majors at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The clinical/medical laboratory science program at MD Anderson Cancer Center breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
MD Anderson Cancer Center awarded 32 completions in cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (28%).
MD Anderson Cancer Center granted 13 degrees in histologic technology/histotechnologist in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (62%).
MD Anderson Cancer Center granted 12 completions in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (42%).
MD Anderson Cancer Center granted 10 degrees in cytotechnology/cytotechnologist in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).