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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate 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.
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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 in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top Southwest Region Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis found Fortis College - Houston to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Houston, Fortis College - Houston is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis College - Houston accumulate an average of around $9,695 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, PMI Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from PMI Phoenix take out $4,738 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $35, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pontotoc Technology Center is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pontotoc Technology Center is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Ada.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fortis Institute - Houston is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fortis Institute - Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis Institute - Houston take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,695.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fortis Institute - Houston Report
Quest College 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Quest College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Quest College take out $9,411 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Phoenix College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.
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St Philip’s College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, St Philip's College is a public school with a large student population.
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Brookline College - Tucson came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Tucson, Brookline College - Tucson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Brookline College - Tucson take out $10,359 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Brookline College - Tucson Report
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 880 |
| Texas | 1,012 |
| Oklahoma | 144 |
| New Mexico | 214 |
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 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 9 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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