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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States 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.
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.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Nebraska Medical Center Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very 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.
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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 fairly large public school located in the 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Cloud State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s 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 small 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.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Saint Cloud State University
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota State Mankato is a 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.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
Northwestern College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northwestern College
Winona State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant 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.
With a ranking of #9, Allen College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Allen College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waterloo.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Allen College Report
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 medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools 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.