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Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

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

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

4 Colleges
$5,868 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 Colorado. In fact, 310 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

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 Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Colorado to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for clinical laboratory science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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 Colorado

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

Best Colorado Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

#1

Otero Junior College

La Junta, CO

Our analysis found Otero Junior College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. Otero JC is a fairly small public school located in the town of La Junta.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Otero JC are $4,226 a year.

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#2

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

The excellent associate degree programs at Arapahoe Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Colorado. Located in the large suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Arapahoe Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,080 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Arapahoe Community College carry an average student debtload of $10,854.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Arapahoe Community College Report

#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado Mesa University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado Mesa are $9,297 per year.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Colorado Mesa University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, PMI Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Colorado Springs accumulate an average of around $19,550 in student debt.

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Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 607
Idaho 75
Montana 12
Wyoming 39

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 4 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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