Our Medical Laboratory Science graduates are highly sought after by health care employers in Hawaiʻi. Within one year of graduation, graduates achieve successful employment in clinical laboratories, related fields, and/or continue their education.
The program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, and clinical experience needed for entry into the laboratory profession while providing a strong foundation for continued professional growth through their careers.
The table below shows the number of graduates who obtained employment in a clinical laboratory, entered a related field (such as research or other laboratory setting), pursued further education, or completed both employment and additional schooling within one year of graduation.
| Graduation Year | A) # who found employment and/or continued education within one year of graduation | B) Number who did Neither | Yearly Average Employment Rate Percentage: [A/(A+B)] x 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 100% |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
100% |
A degree in Medical Laboratory Science prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in clinical laboratories, research, public health, and healthcare-related fields. Graduates may also pursue advanced education in areas such as graduate studies, medicine, or other health professionals.
Through academic coursework and clinical training, students develop valuable transferable skills, including analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and technical skills. These skills prepare graduates to contribute to patient care and advance the field of laboratory medicine.
Medical Laboratory Scientists may pressure careers in a variety of roles, including, but not limited to: