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. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in clinical laboratory science.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in clinical laboratory science from VCU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for clinical laboratory science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,072 a year. This is higher than $64,930, which is the national median for all clinical laboratory science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 45 clinical laboratory science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from VCU, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in clinical laboratory science from VCU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 387 |
| Medicine | 179 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 129 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 120 |
| Dentistry | 103 |
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