Major · CIP 51.10

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

297 international students graduated in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions in the 2024–25 academic year. 470 four-year schools offer it.

Varies by programHealth & Medicine
297
International graduates, 2024–25
97 bachelor's · 35 master's · 1 doctoral
12 or 36 months
OPT after graduation
Varies by program
470
Four-year schools that offer it
2
Related occupations

Occupations related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-201020,800 openings a year20,800+2.7%$62,930—
PhlebotomistsSOC 31-909718,000 openings a year18,000+6.8%$45,230—

College teaching in this field: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology