Medical Technology/ Medical Lab Science Program Outcomes
Outcome Highlights
ASCP BOC Exam Scores
After completion of the University of Washington Medical Technology (MT) Bachelor of Science Program, graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). Successful completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) exam provides eligibility for employment in clinical laboratories anywhere in the United States.
In addition to ASCP certification, the following states do require state licensure:
| California Florida Georgia Hawaii Louisiana Montana Nevada |
New York North Dakota Puerto Rico Rhode Island Tennessee West Virginia |
The University of Washington MT/MLS Program graduates have consistently performed above the national average on the first attempt at taking the BOC. This is illustrated below by comparing the UW program's first time pass rate and the overall comprehensive scores to the national average for the past five years.
First Time Pass Rate
| Year | University of Washington |
National |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 100% | 82% |
| 2009 | 100% | 82% |
| 2010 | 96% | 82% |
| 2011 | 91% | 84% |
| 2012 | 96% | 86% |
Mean Scaled Score
| Year | University of Washington |
National |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 531 | 489 |
| 2009 | 540 | 489 |
| 2010 | 528 | 494 |
| 2011 | 532 | 502 |
| 2012 | 571 | 508 |
Employment
M
edical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists are highly sought after professionals because they are a critical part of the healthcare team. Additionally, there is a national shortage of qualified laboratory personnel making employment opportunities for new graduates plentiful. As evidenced below many of the University of Washington MT Program students are able to secure employment as Medical Technologists even before they graduate. On November 16, 2011 CBS Money Watch posted an article, 25 college majors with lowest unemployment rates, and Medical Technologist ranked #1 on the list with only 1.4% of students completing this major being unemployed.
| Year | Number of Graduates | Number employed as MTs upon graduation |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 24 | 23 |
| 2009 | 17 | 15 |
| 2010 | 24 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 | 19 |
| 2012 | 26 | 25 |
Some of our graduates choose to pursue graduate studies in various disciplines as well, which accounts for the majority of the students not employed as MTs upon graduation.
Last updated: 08/20/12