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. In addition, we cover how South Dakota State ranks in comparison to other schools with clinical laboratory science programs.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of clinical laboratory science students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $69,255. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $64,930 for all clinical laboratory science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of clinical laboratory science bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State clinical laboratory science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 418 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 142 |
| Public Health | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
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