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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's 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.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center the best school in the Southwest Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lubbock.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from TTUHSC take out $13,416 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the town of Galveston.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UTMB Galveston take out $20,153 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southwest Region . UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UT Austin take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,460.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debtload of $24,375.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Tahlequah, NSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from NSU take out $18,303 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ranked #6 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Health San Antonio is a small public school located in the large city of San Antonio.
Tarleton State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Tarleton is a large public school located in the remote town of Stephenville.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,356.
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The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Central Oklahoma did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCO is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Edmond.
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,766.
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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 880 |
| Texas | 1,012 |
| Oklahoma | 144 |
| New Mexico | 214 |
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 20 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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