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2026 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Clinical Medical Lab Science associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 969 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Trade College analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Clinical Medical Lab Science Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science associate's degree schools in the United States. Located in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,904 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,147 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,698 in student loans. More on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
You'll be in good company at South College, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Knoxville, TN, South College is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,535. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $24,487. See the full South College profile
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #3 on this year's Clinical Medical Lab Science ranking in the United States. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $22,217. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
The strong Clinical Medical Lab Science programs at Harcum College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,000. Graduates carry a median of $33,750 in student loans. Get the full Harcum College report
Out of the 969 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Albany State University landed the #5 spot. Set in Albany, GA, Albany State University is a public institution. Albany State University graduates 33% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,656 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,008 for out-of-state students. Albany State University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $15,179 in debt. See the full Albany State University profile
Miami Dade College placed #6 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Based in Miami, FL, Miami Dade College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $14,933. More on Miami Dade College
Madison Area Technical College placed #7 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
Mt San Antonio College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Mt San Antonio College is a public school based in Walnut, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, while out-of-state students pay about $10,464. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $9,384. Read the full report on Mt San Antonio College
Tarleton State University placed #9 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Set in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Tarleton State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,091 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. See the full Tarleton State University profile
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $19,388. Get the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College report
Broome Community College placed #11 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Broome Community College is a public school based in Binghamton, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,624, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Broome Community College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $30,139 in debt. Get the full Broome Community College report
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. See the full University Of Alaska Anchorage profile
Weber State University placed #13 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Set in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $25,688. Read the full report on Weber State University
Northeast Texas Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Mount Pleasant, TX, Northeast Texas Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,980, with out-of-state students paying around $5,620. Students borrow a median of $15,089 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Northeast Texas Community College
New England Institute Of Technology placed #15 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Students borrow a median of $24,586 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read the full report on New England Institute Of Technology
Rasmussen College Wisconsin did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Green Bay, WI, Rasmussen College Wisconsin is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,345 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $27,535. Read more about Rasmussen College Wisconsin
Trident Technical College placed #17 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Charleston, SC, Trident Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,546 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,620. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $18,116. Read the full report on Trident Technical College
Panola College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Carthage, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,352, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Get the full Panola College report
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College placed #19 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a public school based in Hibbing, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,022. Students borrow a median of $17,029 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. See the full Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College profile
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #20 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,674 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Lake Area Technical Institute
Oakton Community College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Des Plaines, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,985, compared with $12,462 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,750 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read more about Oakton Community College
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #22 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $27,066. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
Central Arizona College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Central Arizona College is a public school based in Coolidge, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,250, with out-of-state students paying around $4,500. Central Arizona College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $11,635 in debt. Read the full report on Central Arizona College
Community College Of Rhode Island landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Set in Warwick, RI, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,550, with out-of-state students paying around $14,834. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $14,642. More on Community College Of Rhode Island
George Washington University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $21,675. Read more about George Washington University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Fortis Institute Cookeville ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Set in Cookeville, TN, Fortis Institute Cookeville is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120. Students borrow a median of $12,083 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read the full report on Fortis Institute Cookeville
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,163 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Ivy Tech Community College
Sinclair Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Set in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,822 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. See the full Sinclair Community College profile
Delaware Technical Community College Terry landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Dover, DE. Students from in state pay about $2,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,763. Graduates carry a median of $11,154 in student loans. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Springfield Technical Community College placed #30 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Based in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Springfield Technical Community College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $9,707 in debt. See the full Springfield Technical Community College profile
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College placed #32 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,326 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $16,875. Read more about Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Houston Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read more about Houston Community College
Rasmussen College North Dakota placed #34 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit school based in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,404. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $27,535. See the full Rasmussen College North Dakota profile
Eastern Florida State College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Located in Melbourne, FL, Eastern Florida State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,791, with out-of-state students paying around $10,976. Graduates carry a median of $18,123 in student loans. Read more about Eastern Florida State College
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Based in Quincy, IL, Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,756. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $25,571. More on Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing
Lakeland Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. This public school is set in Kirtland, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,872, compared with $9,235 for out-of-state students. Lakeland Community College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Lakeland Community College
Portland Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Portland Community College is a public school based in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Portland Community College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $20,648 in debt. Get the full Portland Community College report
Western Dakota Technical Institute came in at #39 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Rapid City, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $8,294. Graduates carry a median of $17,997 in student loans. Read the full report on Western Dakota Technical Institute
Mercyhurst College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Set in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $45,770. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $25,705. Read the full report on Mercyhurst College
North Hennepin Community College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $5,061. North Hennepin Community College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $21,241 in debt. See the full North Hennepin Community College profile
Barton County Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Located in Great Bend, KS, Barton County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,680, compared with $4,960 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,792 in student loans. Read more about Barton County Community College
Jackson State Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Jackson State Community College is a public school based in Jackson, TN. Students from in state pay about $4,740 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,724. Students borrow a median of $8,553 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Get the full Jackson State Community College report
College Of The Canyons did well this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in Santa Clarita, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,166, while out-of-state students pay about $10,958. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $9,776. Get the full College Of The Canyons report
Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school based in Alexandria, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,236. Graduates carry a median of $14,054 in student loans. Get the full Alexandria Technical And Community College report
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale placed #46 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,056. Graduates carry a median of $26,846 in student loans. Read more about Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Located in St. Cloud, MN, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. Students borrow a median of $27,535 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Get the full Rasmussen College Minnesota report
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg placed #48 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Harrisburg, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,975, while out-of-state students pay about $12,472. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $29,792. Get the full Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg report
Mitchell Technical Institute placed #49 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,524. Graduates carry a median of $12,730 in student loans. More on Mitchell Technical Institute
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public school based in Miami, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,213, with out-of-state students paying around $11,363. Graduates carry a median of $15,568 in student loans. Get the full Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College report
Ferris State University ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Located in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Ferris State University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $29,503 in debt. More on Ferris State University
Related Clinical Medical Lab Science Rankings
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- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 969 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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