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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the #18 most popular major in Texas with 1,012 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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.
The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Texas 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 Texas
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
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 Texas. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a large student population.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Tarleton take out an average of $14,086 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northeast Texas Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. NTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant.
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 Texas. Panola College is a small public school located in the town of Carthage.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Houston Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Houston Community College take out $12,808 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 18 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 5 spot on the list. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
San Jacinto 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. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.
With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at Brownsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Brownsville, The University of Texas at Brownsville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Texas at Brownsville Report
Austin Community College District came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Austin Community College District take out $12,545 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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McLennan Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, MCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at McLennan Community College Report
Del Mar 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 #10 on the list. DMC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Corpus Christi.
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southwest Region
Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 880 |
| Oklahoma | 144 |
| New Mexico | 214 |
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 18 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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