Medical Laboratory Technology - Associate's Degree Program

Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology associate degree program prepares students to perform laboratory tests used to diagnose and treat disease. Through classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical experiences, students learn to collect and analyze specimens, operate laboratory equipment, and report results that assist physicians and other healthcare professionals in patient care.

Sample of reported job titles: 

  • Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician
  • Clinical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Lab Technician)
  • Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
  • Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Medical Laboratory Technicians (Medical Lab Technician)
  • Medical Technician

Wages & Employment Trends:

  • Median Wages (2024): $29.75 hourly, $61,890 annual 
  • Employment (2024): 351,200 employees
  • Projected Growth (2024 – 2034): Slower than average (1% to 2%)
  • Projected Job Openings (2024 – 2034): 22,600

*Source:  https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2012.00

Program Information for Students and Parents

  • Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? Yes
  • Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
  • DE Hours Required for the Pathway: 74
  • Age Requirements for the Pathway: No
  • Class Size: 12 students How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 2-3
  • Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 855
  • Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take Dual Enrollment (DE) Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.
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