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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in California

2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in California

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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, 1,447 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in California 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 California

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

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

Our analysis found Mt. San Antonio College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in California. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Walnut.

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#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of the Canyons. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. College of the Canyons is a large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

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#3

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Out of the 4 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Saddleback College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grossmont College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. Grossmont College is a large public school located in the large suburb of El Cajon.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 519
Oregon 110
Nevada 464
Alaska 26
Hawaii 11

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations

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 4 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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