2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
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.
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. Hibbing Community College is a fairly small public school located in the remote town of Hibbing.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Lake Area Technical Institute helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at LATI take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,735.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Paul College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Saint Paul College accumulate an average of around $18,888 in student debt.
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 city of Fargo.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Rasmussen University - North Dakota take out an average of $29,653 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
The excellent associate degree programs at Western Dakota Technical Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the rural area of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public college with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Western Dakota Tech take out $27,931 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Western Dakota Technical Institute Report
North Hennepin Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of around $23,627 in student debt.
Barton County Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Barton Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,945.
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With a ranking of #8, Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. 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.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Rasmussen University - Minnesota carry an average student debtload of $29,653.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report
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 college with a small student population.
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 163 |
| Missouri | 118 |
| Minnesota | 435 |
| South Dakota | 121 |
| Iowa | 137 |
| North Dakota | 121 |
| Nebraska | 38 |
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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 | 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 |
Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science
| 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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