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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You
In 2021-2022, 137 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.
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The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Iowa
Check out the clinical laboratory science programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our analysis found Northwestern College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the distant town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 13 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Allen College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Allen College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waterloo.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Luke’s College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa list. St Luke's College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Sioux City.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dordt University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Hawkeye Community 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 small city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Mercy College of Health Sciences came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Morningside College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Mount Mercy University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Des Moines Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 163 |
| Missouri | 118 |
| Minnesota | 435 |
| South Dakota | 121 |
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 13 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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