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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 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 analysis found Hibbing Community College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College is a public school with a small student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lake Area Technical Institute is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.
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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 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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Out of the 32 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.
Out of the 32 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Dakota Technical Institute landed the # 5 spot on the 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. 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.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit school 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.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report
Mitchell Technical College came in at #10 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 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 |
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 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.