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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked #13 in the country. In fact 18,884 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 85 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found South College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at South College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,478. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $126.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Albany State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Albany State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Albany.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Albany State take out an average of $12,919 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Miami Dade College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at MDC accumulate an average of around $20,855 in student debt.
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Out of the 85 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trident Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Trident Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charleston.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fortis Institute - Cookeville. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Fortis Institute - Cookeville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Cookeville.
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Eastern Florida State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Melbourne, EFSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from EFSC take out $13,102 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Jackson State 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 #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Jackson, JSCC is a public college with a small student population.
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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,679.
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West Georgia Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.
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Northern Virginia Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southwest is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Memphis.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville, GA |
| 14 | Pierpont Community and Technical College | Fairmont, WV |
| 15 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA |
| 16 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL |
| 17 | Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA |
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 172 |
| Georgia | 464 |
| Arkansas | 433 |
| North Carolina | 470 |
| Florida | 1,238 |
| West Virginia | 201 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
| Virginia | 344 |
| Alabama | 155 |
| Kentucky | 403 |
| Tennessee | 1,027 |
| Mississippi | 119 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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