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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California

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Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate School for You

In 2021-2022, 1,447 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in California to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in California

Check out the clinical laboratory science basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Butte County Regional Occupational Program to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in California. Butte County ROP is a fairly small public school located in the medium-sized city of Chico.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means National Polytechnic College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Lakewood, NPCollege is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#3

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Out of the 19 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuesta College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Premiere Career College

Irwindale, CA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Premiere Career College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Premiere Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Irwindale.

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#5

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cabrillo College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos.

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#6

Empire College

Santa Rosa, CA

Empire College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Empire College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.

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#7

Central Coast College

Salinas, CA

Central Coast College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Central Coast College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Salinas.

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Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. PMI San Marcos is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of San Marcos.

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#9

National Career Education

Citrus Heights, CA

National Career Education ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. National Career Education is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Citrus Heights.

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#10

Glendale Career College

Glendale, CA

Glendale Career College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. Glendale Career College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Glendale.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 519
Oregon 110
Nevada 464
Alaska 26
Hawaii 11

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 19 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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