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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 470 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #16 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Central Piedmont Community College the best school in North Carolina for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Alamance Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Graham, ACC is a public college with a small student population.
Out of the 14 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at College of the Albemarle helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in North Carolina. College of the Albemarle is a small public school located in the distant town of Elizabeth City.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Sandhills Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in North Carolina. SCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Pinehurst.
Western Piedmont 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 #6 on the list. WPCC is a small public school located in the city of Morganton.
Southwestern Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sylva.
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Davidson County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, DCCC is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. A-B Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Asheville.
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Southeastern Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Southeastern Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Whiteville.
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 464 |
| South Carolina | 172 |
| Arkansas | 433 |
| Florida | 1,238 |
| West Virginia | 201 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
| Virginia | 344 |
| Alabama | 155 |
| Kentucky | 403 |
| Tennessee | 1,027 |
| Mississippi | 119 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Rankings by Major
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 14 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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