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FINANCIAL AID RATE

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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

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DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,103

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Medical Lab Technician Degree

A medical lab tech formally known as a clinical laboratory technician or medical laboratory technician is a medical professional who collects samples then analyzes and tests them to better understand tissue, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, peritoneal fluid, and other specimens. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer medical lab technician degrees.

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John Wood Community College (JMLS)

315 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL

About
John Wood Community College, located in Quincy, Illinois, was founded in 1974 and is one of the 48 schools the comprise the Illinois Community College System. The school began operation in 1975 to an initial enrollment of 668 students. The school initially lacked its own location, utilizing courses from other colleges to give credit for its students until 1991, when the school purchased buildings to house classes. By 1996 the school had purchased 155 acres in Quincy to permanently house the school do to increased enrollment and the need for new facilities.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college JWCC offers students a variety of program options that allow for academic transfer or career training. Students pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that covers the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer an education that takes between one and two years to complete and provides education and skill development in high demand field for the purposes of employment after graduation. Students graduating from such a program will earn a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid
John Wood Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that interested in attending to do so by completing an application and paying fees. Students should be 18 years of age or older, or have a high school diploma, as well as supply previous transcripts and test scores if available. A meeting with a counselor is encouraged prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and awarded based on need as determined by the applicants Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Medical Lab Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. John Wood Community College offers an associate's degree program in medical lab technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White2
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Medical Lab Technician program at JMLS, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Description

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and clinical laboratory technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $22.72
    • Average Annual Salary: $47260
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 380
    • Average Hourly Rate: $17.54
    • Average Annual Salary: $36480
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 330
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.40
    • Average Annual Salary: $48680

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates John Wood Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, John Wood Community College may offer services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

JMLS is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
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