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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa

5 Colleges
$41,414 Avg Salary
$18,555 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 137 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Iowa Trade Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Our analysis found Hawkeye Community College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Hawkeye Community College take out an average of $14,938 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Iowa. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at DMACC accumulate an average of around $16,272 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Des Moines Area Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa Central Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Iowa Central Community College accumulate an average of around $19,092 in student debt.

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#4

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kirkwood Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 163
Missouri 118
Minnesota 435
South Dakota 121
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

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 5 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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