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. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with clinical laboratory science programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for clinical laboratory science list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of clinical laboratory science students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $63,522. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,930 for all clinical laboratory science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, clinical laboratory science students borrow a median amount of $67,222 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $10,250 for all clinical laboratory science majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 21 clinical laboratory science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in clinical laboratory science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the clinical laboratory science majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 264 |
| Communication Sciences | 124 |
| Medicine | 103 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 99 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 79 |
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