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. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in clinical laboratory science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 UT Rio Grande Valley is $56,421. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 252 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 185 |
| Allied Health Professions | 116 |
| Communication Sciences | 70 |
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