Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

CIP 51.1004 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

50 total including inactive

States

Across 13 states

Graduates (2023)

574

Total completions

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 13 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Kentucky, Virginia and California.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$105,620

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+17.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,464

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $7,560, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 77 (13.4%)

Female: 497 (86.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 40 (7.0%)

Certificate: 534 (93.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Investigative

Social

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.