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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

31 Colleges
$56,846 Avg Salary
$20,992 Avg Student Debt

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.

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.

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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region

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

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . UNMC is a small public school located in the city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UNMC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $11,093.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 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 city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $19,291 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

#3

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. UND is a large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UND take out an average of $24,199 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from St. Cloud State University take out $19,506 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Saint Cloud State University Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means South Dakota State University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. South Dakota State is a large public school located in the town of Brookings.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at South Dakota State take out an average of $26,459 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South Dakota State University Report

Minnesota State University - Mankato 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 #6 on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of around $24,601 in student debt.

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#7

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

Northwestern College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Winona State take out $26,836 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Allen College

Waterloo, IA

Allen College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Allen College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waterloo.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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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

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.

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