2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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 |
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New York | 565 |
New Jersey | 190 |
Maryland | 101 |
Delaware | 34 |
District of Columbia | 89 |
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 |
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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 |
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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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