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

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

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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked 10th in Colorado. In fact, 310 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Colorado 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 Colorado

The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.

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

Our 2023 rankings named Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs the best school in Colorado for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, PMI Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Colorado Springs accumulate an average of around $19,550 in student debt.

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#2

Otero Junior College

La Junta, CO

The excellent associate degree programs at Otero Junior College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Colorado. Otero JC is a small public school located in the remote town of La Junta.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Otero Junior College Report

#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

The excellent associate degree programs at Colorado Mesa University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Colorado Mesa University Report

#4

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

The excellent associate degree programs at Arapahoe Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Colorado. Located in the large suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Arapahoe Community College carry an average student debtload of $10,854.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Arapahoe Community College Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 607
Idaho 75
Montana 12
Wyoming 39

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

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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