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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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.
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 the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 77 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Mayo Clinic School of Medicine the best school in the Plains States Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 77 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska Medical Center landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNMC is a small public school located in the large city of Omaha.
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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 #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. UND is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Grand Forks.
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Out of the 77 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Washburn Institute of Technology is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn Tech is a public college with a small student population.
Saint Cloud State University 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. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.
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With a ranking of #7, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
Anoka Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Anoka.
With a ranking of #9, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.
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With a ranking of #10, Northwestern College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Winona State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Allen College | Waterloo, IA |
| 13 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 14 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 15 | Hibbing Community College | Hibbing, MN |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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