by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in clinical laboratory science.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of clinical laboratory science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $70,654. This is higher than $64,930, which is the national median for all clinical laboratory science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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The clinical laboratory science program at NIU awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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 laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 205 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 153 |
| Communication Sciences | 71 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
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