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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree 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.
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The Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 238 schools in the United States 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.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis found Panola College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Panola College is a small public school located in the distant town of Carthage.
Panola College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,896 in tuition and fees each year.
Panola College also claimed a spot on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
The excellent associate degree programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Southwest Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $6,731 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,287.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwest Tech also is in the top 5% of our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Barton County Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Barton Community College are $4,608 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Arizona College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Pinal County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Coolidge.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pinal County Community College are $3,000 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Pinal County Community College also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Central Arizona College Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means South Louisiana Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,373.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South Louisiana Community College Report
North Hennepin Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. North Hennepin Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Hennepin Community College are $5,050 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of around $11,370 in student debt.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at North Hennepin Community College Report
Washington State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Marietta, WSCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSCC are $4,152 a year. On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from WSCC take out $13,626 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Washington State Community College Report
Houston Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Houston Community College are $5,460 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Houston Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,808.
Madison Area Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.
Madison College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,812 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Madison College carry an average student debtload of $18,709.
In addition to its great value ranking, Madison College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Madison Area Technical College Report
Central Community 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 city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Community College are $4,710 per year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Central Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $7,002.
Mid-Plains Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-Plains Community College are $4,380 per year.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Mid-Plains Community College
West Georgia Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Georgia Technical College are $5,522 a year.
Northeast Texas Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. NTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant.
NTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,449 in tuition and fees each year.
NTCC also claimed a spot on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Jacinto College are $5,040 per year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at San Jacinto Community College Report
With a ranking of #15, The University of Texas at Brownsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Brownsville, The University of Texas at Brownsville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Brownsville are $4,948 per year.
Saint Paul College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,318 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Saint Paul College carry an average student debtload of $16,211.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Saint Paul College
Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Marietta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,652 a year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Chattahoochee Technical College Report
Fletcher Technical Community 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 #17 on the list. Fletcher Technical Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Schriever.
Fletcher Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,119 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fletcher Technical Community College Report
With a ranking of #17, Alexandria Technical & Community 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 town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ATCC are $6,107 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ATCC also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Rochester Community and Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,670 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CVTC are $6,793 a year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at CVTC take out an average of $19,178 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
CVTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Southern Regional 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 #22 on the list. Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southern Regional Technical College Report
Lake Area Technical Institute came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LATI are $6,718 a year.
LATI excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Lake Area Technical Institute Report
University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus 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 #24 on the list. Located in the rural area of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public school with a small student population.
UNM Gallup undergraduate students pay an average of $5,422 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus Report
El Centro 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 #25 on the list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.
El Centro College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,000 in tuition and fees each year.
El Centro College also claimed a spot on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Rest of the Top Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
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 Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Grayson College | Denison, TX |
| 37 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH |
| 37 | Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia, GA |
| 39 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI |
| 40 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL |
| 40 | Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA |
| 42 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN |
| 43 | Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND |
| 44 | McLennan Community College | Waco, TX |
| 44 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI |
| 46 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX |
| 47 | Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN |
| 47 | Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region
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Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
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
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.
- 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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