Medical Technology Degree

A medical technology and clinical laboratory science degree track emphasizes lab sciences giving students essential skills in testing, research, and administration. Students will be exposed to a variety of program at St Luke’s Colleges that include: hematology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology, serology, immunology, human physiology, microbiology, and genetics. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer medical technology degrees.

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St Luke’s College

518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA

St Luke’s College is located in Woodbury, Iowa, with a population of 82,684. As a middle sized city and one of the largest cities in all of Iowa, Woodbury is a great place for those looking to start their medical career. Sioux City is famous for its commercial districts and arts and culture scene. For those who want to have a lively social life while working on their medical degree, St Luke's College is a very good choice.

As a two year college with a smaller enrollment of 219, St Luke's College offers a number of options for those who would like to obtain a medical education. In 2012, tuition was $15,500, a number that was the same for both in state students and out of state students. That’s great news for those who are interested in attending the college but live out of state. The variety of medical programs available includes the following:

• Radiology
• Nursing
• Respiratory Care
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Pastoral Education

There are plenty of student health programs and academic counseling options that allow students to feel comfortable at the college. With plenty of internship opportunities available, graduates of St Luke's College are ready for a new world of healthcare, with the industry growing at high levels. If you are interested in applying to St Luke's College, you need at least a high school diploma and a GPA of 2.5. You can also use a GED for admission, or an ACT score of at least 19.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St Luke’s College offers a less than two-year award program in medical technology.

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.

Cytogenetic Technologists

Description

Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cytogenetic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $54810

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