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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked 10th in Washington. In fact, 519 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges.
Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Seattle University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
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The excellent programs at North Seattle College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Washington. Located in the city of Seattle, North Seattle is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Heritage University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Heritage University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Toppenish.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Centralia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Centralia, Centralia College is a public college with a small student population.
Pima Medical Institute - Renton ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Washington list. PMI Renton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Renton.
With a ranking of #8, Clover Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.
Shoreline Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Columbia Basin College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Washington list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Pasco.
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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 |
|---|---|
| California | 1,447 |
| Oregon | 110 |
| Nevada | 464 |
| Alaska | 26 |
| Hawaii | 11 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
| 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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 15 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.