by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how VCU stacks up against peers offering clinical/medical laboratory science.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering clinical/medical laboratory science. Specifically, it ranked #48 out of 107 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $61,522 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, clinical/medical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $24,589 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of clinical/medical laboratory science bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in clinical/medical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of clinical/medical laboratory science master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of clinical/medical laboratory science master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the clinical/medical laboratory science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
This clinical/medical laboratory science program at VCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 35 |
VCU awarded 35 degrees in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%). Some of these were earned through distance education.