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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
With 344 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #16 most popular major in Virginia.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Virginia Trade Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the best school in Virginia for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Reynolds Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Richmond.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Western Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Roanoke.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tidewater Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Tidewater Community College take out $7,449 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tidewater Community College Report
The excellent associate degree programs at Central Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Virginia. Central Virginia Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
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Lord Fairfax Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown.
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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 172 |
| Georgia | 464 |
| Arkansas | 433 |
| North Carolina | 470 |
| Florida | 1,238 |
| West Virginia | 201 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
| Tennessee | 1,027 |
| Alabama | 155 |
| Kentucky | 403 |
| Mississippi | 119 |
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 |
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 6 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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