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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, 18,884 people earned a degree or certificate in clinical/medical laboratory science, making the major the #13 most popular in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 77 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
Check out the clinical laboratory science undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center the best school in the United States for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Johnstown, Memorial Medical Center is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.
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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a large student population.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UND take out an average of $10,922 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of North Dakota
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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Out of the 77 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY Broome landed the # 5 spot on the list. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Binghamton.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at SUNY Broome
Fortis College - Houston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Fortis College - Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Fortis College - Houston take out $9,695 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Carolinas College of Health Sciences landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a fairly small public school located in the city of Charlotte.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Carolinas College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $7,361 in student debt.
MTI College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science graduates from MTI College carry an average student debtload of $8,031.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at MTI College Report
Baptist Health College - Little Rock ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. BHCLR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Little Rock.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Baptist Health College - Little Rock Report
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. PMI Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science graduates from PMI Phoenix carry an average student debtload of $4,738. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $35.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada, OK |
| 13 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR |
| 14 | Berkeley College - Woodland Park | Woodland Park, NJ |
| 15 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | Lancaster, PA |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region
View the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools for a specific region near you.
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| Rocky Mountains |
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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 |
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.