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 UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in clinical laboratory science.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,282 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 UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in clinical laboratory science from UK in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 366 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 186 |
| Medicine | 159 |
| Public Health | 145 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 144 |
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