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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region

29 Colleges
$41,718 Avg Salary
$23,814 Avg Student Debt

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 17,947 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region

Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

#1

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Our analysis found Tarleton State University to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . Tarleton is a large public school located in the town of Stephenville.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Tarleton take out $23,340 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#2

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, TX

The excellent associate degree programs at Northeast Texas Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant, NTCC is a public school with a small student population.

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#3

Panola College

Carthage, TX

The excellent associate degree programs at Panola College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the town of Carthage, Panola College is a public college with a small student population.

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#4

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Arizona College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Houston Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Houston Community College take out an average of $19,162 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #6, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Miami, NEO A&M College is a public school with a small student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at NEO A&M College take out an average of $24,559 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

With a ranking of #7, Phoenix College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Phoenix College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,411.

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#8

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

With a ranking of #8, El Centro College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public college with a small student population.

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San Jacinto Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from San Jacinto College carry an average student debtload of $11,300.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 880
Texas 1,012
Oklahoma 144
New Mexico 214

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 7,599
Laboratory Technician 4,134
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 3,272
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,108
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 833
Histologic Technician 243
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 226
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 220
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 101
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 78
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 63
Hematology Technology 36
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist 34

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,270
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,030
Health & Medical Administrative Services 72,024
Allied Health Professions 69,358
Health Sciences & Services 34,199

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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