Program Outcomes

Medical Laboratory Technology program outcomes are based on NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, the program’s accrediting body) criteria.

Graduation and placement rates

The program's graduation and placement rates are high and are compared to the NAACLS benchmark of 70% over a three year period. In regards to graduation rates, this is based on those students who begin the second half of the program and complete it. Occasionally, students voluntarily withdraw or do not complete the program for a variety of academic and non-academic reasons. For placement rates, many students are hired immediately upon graduation.

Certification exam pass rates

The program’s pass rate is compared to the national pass rate and to the NAACLS benchmark of 75% over a three year period.

BOC Pass Rate:

2019 2020  2021
No. of graduates 10 11  10
No. who sat for BOC within 1 year 8 9  9
No. who passed BOC within 1 year 7 9  7
% passed 88% 100%  78%
National average 81% 83%  78%
  • Three year pass rate 89%

Graduation Rate:

Based on final half of program; in MEDT 2044 and/or MEDT 2214 fall semester.

2019 2020  2021
No. who began final half 10 14  12
No. who began final half and graduated 10 11  9
No. who graduated within 1 1/2 years
from the final half
0 1  1
Graduation rate 100% 85% 83% 
  • Three year graduation rate 89%
  • Three year attrition rate 10%     

Placement Rate:

2019 2020  2021
No. graduates who responded 6 8  4
No. employed in related field 6 6  4
No. continued education 0 1  1
Placement rate 100% 88% 100% 
  • Three year average 96%