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:

2022 2023  2024
No. of graduates 7 1  8
No. who sat for BOC within 1 year 5 1 6 Year-to-date
No. who passed BOC within 1 year 5 1 5 year-to-date
% passed 100% 100%  83%
National average 79% 78%  78%
  • Three year rolling pass rate 92%

Graduation Rate:

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

2022 2023  2024
No. who began final half 6 4 6
No. who began final half and graduated 6 1 6
No. who graduated within 1 1/2 years
from the final half
1 0  2*
Graduation rate 100% 25% 100% 

* 2 students from this class graduated in 2024

  • Three year graduation rate 75%
  • Three year attrition rate 19%     

Placement Rate:

2022 2023  2024
No. graduates who responded 5 1 6
No. employed in related field 5 1  6
No. continued education 0 0 0
Placement rate 100% 88% 100% 
  • Three year placement average 100%