The accelerated medial laboratory science program is a mixture of online, on-campus and clinical courses.
The 16-month program allows students to complete a B.S. in medical laboratory science faster than the traditional on-campus program.
Accelerated MLS Curriculum
All regular coursework will be completed online over the fall and spring semesters. The summer term, a series of laboratory courses taken on the Brookings campus will prepare you with hands-on training for your clinical experiences.
SDState MLS Program – By the Numbers
Average Starting Salary
$27.00/hour**
**The salary for laboratory professionals varies with geographical location and training level
Job Placement
- 2023 - 100%
- 2022 - 100%
- 2021 - 100%
ASCP Board Examination Pass Rate
- 2023 - 90.5%
- 2022 - 92%
- 2021 - 95%
Graduation Rate
- 2023 - 100%
- 2022 - 100%
- 2021 - 100%
Graduation Student Survey, 2023, 2022, 2021
Class Size
24
