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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

11 Colleges
$5,386 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$41,414 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked 10th in Wisconsin. In fact, 511 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for clinical laboratory science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College the best value school in Wisconsin for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $4,571 per year. On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest Tech take out $12,287 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Southwest Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Madison Area Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $4,607 per year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Madison College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,709.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Madison College is ranked #4 for overall quality for clinical laboratory science in Wisconsin.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Madison Area Technical College Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Wisconsin. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CVTC are $4,642 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $19,178 in student debt.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, CVTC is ranked #5 for overall quality for clinical laboratory science in Wisconsin.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northcentral Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $3,791 per year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northcentral Technical College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Moraine Park Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Moraine Park Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,641 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Moraine Park Technical College carry an average student debtload of $11,056.

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With a ranking of #6, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FVTC are $4,826 per year.

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#7

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI

Blackhawk Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Janesville, BTC is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BTC are $4,642 per year.

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#8

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of La Crosse.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $4,636 per year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Western Technical College take out an average of $11,070 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Western Technical College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a large student population.

NWTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,814 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MATC are $4,867 per year.

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Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 471
Indiana 360
Ohio 1,100
Illinois 778

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

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 11 schools only.

  • 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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