Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are calculated following NAACLS guidelines and are based on students who began the second half of the program and graduated from the Bachelor of Science and certificate programs (online and campus-based).

Medical Laboratory Science Board Certification Pass Rates

Pass rates represent the percentage of students who graduated during the specified reporting period and who both attempted and passed the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Exam within one year of their graduation date.  
Reporting Period 7/1/21 - 6/30/22

7/1/22 - 6/30/23   

 7/1/23 - 6/30/24

Certification Exam Pass Rate %

91%

94%

89% 

Graduates of the University of Cincinnati Medical Laboratory Science program consistently perform higher than the national average on the ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist Board of Certification Exam.

Medical Laboratory Sciences Graduation Rates

Graduation rates reflect the percentage of students who began the second half of the accredited program and have successfully graduated.
Reporting Period

7/1/21 - 6/30/22

7/1/22 - 6/30/23

7/1/23 - 6/30/24

Graduation rate %       

79%

83%

90% 

Medical Laboratory Sciences Placement Rates

Placement rates reflect the percentage of graduates who either find employment in the field of medical laboratory science or a closely related field (for those who seek employment) or continue their education within one year of graduation.
Reporting Period 7/1/21 - 6/30/22

7/1/22 - 6/30/23 

7/1/23 - 6/30/24
Placement rate %           99% 100% 99%

Note: Data collection is ongoing for graduates in the July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 reporting period. Results will be updated as new information is available and finalized after the 1-year post-graduation period ends in 2026.

Accreditation: The University of Cincinnati Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880 
Email: info@naacls.org