School of Medical Laboratory Science Outcome Measures
In accordance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Standards, the School of Medical Laboratory Science tracks the outcome measures in the chart below for a rolling three-year period.
ASCP Board of Certification Examination Results 2019 to 2022
| School Year | Number of Graduates | Pass Rate | Graduation Rate | Attrition Rate | Job Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 11 | 91%1 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 82%2 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 79%3 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 56%4 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
1 10 of 11 passed.
2 9 of 11 passed.
3 7 of 9 passed.
4 As of September 1, 2025, 5 of 9 passed.
Definitions and Sources
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who enter the final half of the program and complete the program.
Source: School attendance records
Attrition Rate
Percentage of students who begin the program, but fail to enter the final half of the program.
Source of Data: School attendance records
Graduate Placement Rate
Percentage of graduates who seek employment in the field or continue their education within one year of graduation.
Source of Data: Personal updates from students to Program Director or via Alumni Survey sent by School
Certification Exam Pass Rate
Percentage of graduates who take the ASCP- BOC MLS exam within 1 year of graduation.
Source of Data: ASCP-BOC Program Performance Report
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