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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools

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$41,414 Avg Salary
$18,555 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 18,884 people earned a degree or certificate in clinical/medical laboratory science, making the major the #13 most popular in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 238 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 25 Top Trade Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Our analysis found Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,287.

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#2

South College

Knoxville, TN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means South College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from South College carry an average student debtload of $13,478. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $126.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.

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#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Harcum College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Harcum College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,480.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Albany State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Located in the small city of Albany, Albany State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Albany State take out $12,919 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. MDC is a very large public school located in the city of Miami.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at MDC take out an average of $20,855 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Madison Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Madison College carry an average student debtload of $18,709.

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With a ranking of #8, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,086.

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Cincinnati State take out $12,909 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY

SUNY Broome landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Binghamton.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at SUNY Broome take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,272.

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University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. UAA is a large public school located in the large city of Anchorage.

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Weber State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. WSU is a very large public school located in the small city of Ogden.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $17,317 in student debt.

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#14

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, TX

Northeast Texas Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. NTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant.

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#15

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.

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Rasmussen University - Wisconsin ranked #16 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin take out $18,869 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

Trident Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a large student population.

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#18

Panola College

Carthage, TX

With a ranking of #18, Panola College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Panola College is a small public school located in the distant town of Carthage.

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Hibbing Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Hibbing Community College is a small public school located in the town of Hibbing.

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Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.

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#21

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.

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With a ranking of #22, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at CVTC take out an average of $19,178 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#23

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

With a ranking of #23, Central Arizona College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Pinal County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Coolidge.

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Community College of Rhode Island ranked #24 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the small city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from CCRI carry an average student debtload of $12,764.

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#25

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

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Rest of the Top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools

#26

Fortis Institute - Cookeville

Cookeville, TN
#27

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
#31

Baker College

Owosso, MI
#32

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students that almost earned our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
36 Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL
37 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH
38 Portland Community College Portland, OR
39 Western Dakota Technical Institute Rapid City, SD
40 Mercyhurst University Erie, PA
41 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN
42 Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
43 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
44 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
45 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN
46 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
47 Rasmussen University - Minnesota St. Cloud, MN

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 8,296
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 3,966
Laboratory Technician 3,429
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,193
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 822
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 319
Histologic Technician 245
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 184
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 147
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 101
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 72
Hematology Technology 66
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist 44

Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Health Sciences & Services 36,762

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla.

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