Graduation Rate, NAACLS benchmark: Three years consecutive results of graduation rates demonstrating an average of at least 70% of students who have begun the final half of the program (clinical practicum semester) go on to successfully graduate from the program as calculated by the most recent three-year period.
Certification Exam Pass Rate, NAACLS benchmark: Three years consecutive results of graduate certification rates demonstrating an average of at least 75% pass rate on the ASCP-BOC examinations, for those who take the exam within the first year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three-year period.
Graduate Placement Rate, NAACLS benchmark: Three years consecutive results of graduate placement rates demonstrating that an average of at least 70% of respondent graduates either find employment in the field or a closely related field (for those who seek employment) or continue their education within one year of graduation as calculated by the most recent three-year period.
Outcomes Measures |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
---|---|---|---|
Number of Graduates |
16 |
20 |
8** |
Graduation Rate |
100% |
100% |
100% |
ASCP Certification Exam Pass Rate |
58% |
75% |
66%* |
Number of students who took ASCP Certification Exam |
12 |
12 |
3 |
Graduate Placement Rate |
100% |
100% |
100% |
Attrition Rate |
0% |
0% |
0% |
*Still receiving data from 2023 graduates; will update after additional attempts
**Only 2024 May graduates; will update after additional attempts
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