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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate 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.
The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the Plains States Region to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
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 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine the best school in the Plains States Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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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 #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. UND is a fairly large public school located in the city of Grand Forks.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Washburn Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Anoka.
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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Luke’s College landed the # 5 spot on the list. St Luke's College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux City.
With a ranking of #6, Southeast Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Lake Superior 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 #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public college with a small student population.
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Saint Paul College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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Alexandria Technical & 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 #9 on the list. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
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Western Dakota Technical Institute ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges 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.
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