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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate School for You
With 344 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #16 most popular major in Virginia.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia
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 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the best school in Virginia for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Western Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Roanoke.
Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Mountain Empire Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Big Stone Gap, MECC is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tidewater Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wytheville Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in the distant town of Wytheville, WCC is a public college with a small student population.
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American National University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. American National University is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem.
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Danville Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Danville Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Danville.
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Paul D Camp Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Franklin, Paul D Camp Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia list. Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia is a public school with a small student population.
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Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown.
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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 464 |
| South Carolina | 172 |
| Arkansas | 433 |
| North Carolina | 470 |
| Florida | 1,238 |
| West Virginia | 201 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
| Alabama | 155 |
| Kentucky | 403 |
| Tennessee | 1,027 |
| Mississippi | 119 |
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 11 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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