Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program at Washington State, will train you in the behind-the-scenes laboratory of the healthcare industry. MLTs are a critical component of a functioning healthcare facility. Our graduates work under the supervision of physicians, lab managers or lab technologists to conduct lab tests on specimens. The work they do behind-the-scenes helps doctors detect diseases or illnesses and determine treatment options.

A shortage in the field has resulted in great employment opportunity for Med Lab Techs and government statistics indicate an 18% increase in this occupation through 2024.

While MLTs commonly work in hospitals, this career path offers diverse job opportunities, not all of which require patient contact, including working in a hospital lab, clinic, doctor’s office, or an industrial lab.

Accreditation Information

MLT Stats

(ASCP) Board of Certification Pass Rates

YEAR	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
NATIONAL AVERAGE	77	80	77	84	85	74	79	78	77	77	82	82	82	85
WSCC	100	67	78	89	100	87.5	100	78	100	100	86	92	83	100

YEAR	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
# Students entering 2nd half of program	18	13	11	11	10	9	11	9	9	10
# Graduates	12	10	9	10	7	7	11	8	9
% Graduation Rate	67	77	82	91	70	78	100	89	100	0

YEAR	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
# Students entering program	20	16	19	14	9	9	15	10	15	20
# Students entering final semester	13	10	9	10	7	7	11	9	10
% Students retained	65	63	47	71	78	78	73	90	67	0

External certification exam	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
# Students taking exam	11	9	4	9	6	7	7	12	6	11
# Students passing exam	11	8	4	7	6	7	6	11	5	11
% Pass Rate	100	89	100	78	100	100	86	92	83	100

YEAR	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
# Graduates	12	9	9	10	7	7	7	11	8	9
# Students employed in related field	12	9	9	10	6	7	7	10	7	8
# Students continuing education	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
% Graduates employed or continuing education	100	100	100	100	86	100	100	91	100	89