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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

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

32 Colleges
$41,414 Avg Salary
$18,555 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 18,884 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region

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 Hibbing Community College the best school in the Plains States Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Out of the 32 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public college with a small student population.

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Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Paul College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Saint Paul College take out $16,211 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fargo.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Rasmussen University - North Dakota accumulate an average of around $18,869 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Dakota Technical Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Western Dakota Tech carry an average student debtload of $19,405.

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North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

North Hennepin Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at North Hennepin Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,370.

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Barton County 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 rural area of Great Bend, Barton Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.

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Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,869.

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Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, SD

Mitchell Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 163
Missouri 118
Minnesota 435
South Dakota 121
Iowa 137
North Dakota 121
Nebraska 38

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 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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