Yeah sorry, I was just thinking it might be around that amount from looking at the occupational handbook... In the end I couldn't find a lab tech job around my area that I can apply to unfortunately. And thanks everyone for the insight! So basically it takes a lot of certification etc. to be making even $20 an hour..? I am wondering why people would be spending so much money on undergrad.. my bio major is not helping me one bit landing any job in my area..
If you want a job straight out of college, but still want to be pre-med I suggest a Bachelor's in Medical Lab Science. All your pre-med prerequisites are covered, (physics you can throw in there), plus your upper level sciences such as Micro, Biochem, Cell Bio, Immunology, Hematology, Genetics, etc...are too. Your last year is spent training in a lab rotating in the various areas of Clinical Pathology depth and is pretty much an audition for a job. Once you finish the program you take the MLS (ASCP) exam. You should easily make $20+ an hour entry level, and like a nurse you can get a job any shift, anywhere, even travel.
In your case, since you have a Bachelor's you can do a one year MLS program and then take the certification exam.
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