by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in clinical laboratory science.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,992 a year. This is less than $64,930, which is the national median of all clinical laboratory science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oakland was $825 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $548 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in clinical laboratory science from Oakland in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Oakland 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 Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 600 |
| Other Health Professions | 246 |
| Medicine | 120 |
| Public Health | 50 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
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