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

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

With 459 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #13 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

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.

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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top Pennsylvania Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Our 2023 rankings named Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center the best school in Pennsylvania for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.

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#2

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Laurel Business Institute is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Uniontown, LBI is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Penn College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Summerdale, Central Penn is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Montgomery County Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bucks County Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Bucks County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.

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#6

Laurel Technical Institute

Hermitage, PA

Laurel Technical Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. LTI Sharon is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Hermitage.

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Community College of Allegheny County came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Laurel Technical Institute

MEADVILLE, PA

Laurel Technical Institute landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. LTI - Meadville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of MEADVILLE.

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Fortis Institute - Forty Fort came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Fortis Institute - Forty Fort is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Forty Fort.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New York 565
New Jersey 190
Maryland 101
Delaware 34
District of Columbia 89

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

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 9 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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