Medical Lab Technician Degree

A medical lab tech formally known as a clinical laboratory technician or medical laboratory technician is a medical professional who collects samples then analyzes and tests them to better understand tissue, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, peritoneal fluid, and other specimens. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer medical lab technician degrees.

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Southwest University

715 s texas ave, Bryan, TX

Southwest University is like many other colleges in its methods of teaching, study and examinations. It was once called Southwest Career College, when it recently changed its name to Southwest University in August of 2012. South University provides quality learning opportunities through its facilities and faculty, and asks that students in turn demonstrate dedication and focus in order to work together and succeed. Both the main campus and the auto/diesel shop are located in El Paso, Texas.

Academics

Southwest University has multiple courses of studying through career oriented programs designed to help students jump quickly and easily into the workplace.

Some programs include:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Business Management
• Automotive Technology
• Medical Assistant
• M.R.I. Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Southwest University must have graduated high school or have obtained a GED. Students who meet these requirements can submit an application online.

Students that require financial aid must provide a social security card, proof of residency, if married the spouses tax returns, or if single and under 24 their parents' tax return. Additional information regarding the financial aid process can be obtained online or through the financial aid department through the school.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Lab Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwest University offers an associate's degree program in medical lab technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Description

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and clinical laboratory technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• College Station-Bryan, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $26180

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).