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2026 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

2026 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Clinical Medical Lab Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 969 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To arm you with the information you need, Grad Degree analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Mayo Medical School

Rochester, MN

No school ranked higher than Mayo Medical School this year in the United States. Mayo Medical School is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, MN. Students from in state pay about $9,040 in tuition and fees. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $25,250. See the full Mayo Medical School profile

#2

Rush University

Chicago, IL

Out of the 969 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rush University landed the #2 spot. Based in Chicago, IL, Rush University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,751. Rush University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $31,206 in debt. Get the full Rush University report

Out of the 969 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the #3 spot. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,214, compared with $22,514 for out-of-state students. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $25,000. See the full Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center profile

You'll be in good company at University Of Nebraska Medical Center, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,973, compared with $39,962 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,905 in student loans. More on University Of Nebraska Medical Center

The University Of Texas Medical Branch came in at #5 on this year's Clinical Medical Lab Science ranking in the United States. Located in Galveston, TX, The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,402, with out-of-state students paying around $28,011. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $25,000. Read more about The University Of Texas Medical Branch

George Washington University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Graduates carry a median of $21,675 in student loans. More on George Washington University

#7

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA

Heritage University placed #7 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Set in Toppenish, WA, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $20,928 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,148 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Get the full Heritage University report

#8

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Marquette University is a private not-for-profit school based in Milwaukee, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,170. Graduates carry a median of $24,122 in student loans. Get the full Marquette University report

University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #10 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $22,217 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#11

University Of Rochester

Rochester, NY

University Of Rochester ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Located in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Rochester posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. More on University Of Rochester

Medical College Of Wisconsin came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Medical College Of Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Medical College Of Wisconsin report

#13

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,846, compared with $20,446 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,250 in student loans. Get the full San Francisco State University report

Oklahoma Christian University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Oklahoma Christian University graduates 56% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,180. Oklahoma Christian University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $24,721 in debt. More on Oklahoma Christian University

#15

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. University Of Arizona Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. More on University Of Arizona

#16

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University placed #16 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Wayne State University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $31,975 in debt. Get the full Wayne State University report

#17

Cuny Hunter College

New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College placed #17 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Cuny Hunter College is a public school based in New York, NY. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Cuny Hunter College Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $11,091 in debt. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile

Wright State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Dayton, OH. About 42% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,991 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $25,836. Read more about Wright State University Main Campus

University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Set in San Juan, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,945 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $6,025. More on University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ponce, PR, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,650. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $17,124. Read more about Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Texas A And M University Corpus Christi came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public institution. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi graduates 40% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,794. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $25,508. Get the full Texas A And M University Corpus Christi report

University Of Connecticut ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. This public school is set in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut

University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Located in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $27,000. More on University Of Massachusetts Lowell

#24

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University placed #24 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Rowan University graduates 67% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Get the full Rowan University report

#25

Universidad Del Turabo

Gurabo, PR

Universidad Del Turabo did well this year, earning the #25 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Gurabo, PR. Universidad Del Turabo graduates 31% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750. Students borrow a median of $18,250 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read the full report on Universidad Del Turabo

Rest of the Top 50 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

#26

Universidad Del Este

Carolina, PR

Universidad Del Este came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Set in Carolina, PR, Universidad Del Este is a private not-for-profit institution. Universidad Del Este posts a six-year graduation rate of 32%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750. Universidad Del Este Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $15,167 in debt. Read more about Universidad Del Este

Central Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on Central Community College

Horry Georgetown Technical College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Get the full Horry Georgetown Technical College report

Manchester College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Manchester College

Northern State University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Northern State University report

University Of Bridgeport ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Read more about University Of Bridgeport

Upstate Medical University placed #32 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. More on Upstate Medical University

Nassau Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Nassau Community College

River Valley Community College placed #34 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. See the full River Valley Community College profile

Seattle Community College Central Campus landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. More on Seattle Community College Central Campus

Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Get the full Southwest Minnesota State University report

State Fair Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full State Fair Community College report

Universidad Ana G Mendez landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Universidad Ana G Mendez

Bates Technical College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Bates Technical College report

Bossier Parish Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Bossier Parish Community College

Carolinas College Of Health Sciences came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Carolinas College Of Health Sciences

Concorde Career Institute Miramar did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Concorde Career Institute Miramar profile

Georgia Piedmont Technical College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Ashland County West Holmes Career Center came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Ashland County West Holmes Career Center

Brewster Technical College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Brewster Technical College report

Columbia Basin College placed #46 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Columbia Basin College

Grand Rapids Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Grand Rapids Community College report

North Arkansas College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full North Arkansas College profile

Pima Medical Institution San Antonio ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Read the full report on Pima Medical Institution San Antonio

The University Of Alabama came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on The University Of Alabama

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 969 ranked schools only.

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