Career Outcomes

Job Placement/Employment Rates

100% Employment Success & Career Growth

We are proud to share that our Medical Laboratory Science graduates achieve 100% employment upon graduation. Our students are highly sought after by top healthcare employers in Hawaii. Many of our alumni excel in their careers, advancing into management and senior leadership roles within the healthcare industry, both in Hawaii and on the mainland. Our program not only prepares your for immediate employment but also sets the foundation for a lifetime of career growth and success. 

The table below shows the number of graduates who found employment in a clinical laboratory (lab), a related field (such as research or other lab), pursued further schooling, or did both within one year of graduation.

Graduation Year Number employed in MLS or pursued further schooling. Number who did Neither Employment Rates (%)
2023 9 0 9/(9+0) students x 100=100%
2022 7 0 7/(7+0) students x 100= 100%
2021 8 0

8/(8+0) students x 100= 100%

 

Diverse Career Pathways & Transferrable Skills 

A degree in Medical Laboratory Science opens doors to a variety of fulfilling career paths. Whether you're interested in clinical practice, research, or education, or you're considering further studies in graduate or medical school, your options are vast. Our graduates are equipped with critical transferrable skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail, making them valuable assets in any professional setting. Join us and explore the many ways you can a difference while elevating your career. 

A short list of roles that Medical Laboratory Scientists can pursue upon graduation include but are not limited to:

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Microbiologist
  • Blood Bank Technologist
  • Molecular Diagnostic Technologist
  • Quality Assurance Coordinator 
  • Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
  • Clinical Research Coordinator 
  • Infection Control Specialist
  • Public Health Laboratory Scientist
  • Forensic Scientist 

Our Clinical Affiliate Partners/Major Employers 

 

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