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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in South Dakota. With 121 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in South Dakota 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 South Dakota
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top South Dakota Trade Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis found Lake Area Technical Institute to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in South Dakota. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Dakota Technical Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota list. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.
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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The excellent associate degree programs at Mitchell Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in South Dakota. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
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Out of the 4 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, National American University - Rapid City landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Rapid City, National American University - Rapid City is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Kansas | 163 |
Missouri | 118 |
Minnesota | 435 |
Iowa | 137 |
North Dakota | 121 |
Nebraska | 38 |
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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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 |
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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 Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 4 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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