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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate School for You
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the #11 most popular major in Michigan with 471 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
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 Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Michigan to see which basic certificate 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.
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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named Wayne County Community College District the best value school in Michigan for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WCCCD are $3,263 a year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Wayne County Community College District Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washtenaw Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Washtenaw Community College also made our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #5.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakland Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakland Community College are $5,400 per year.
Oakland Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan list.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Oakland Community College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lansing Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. LCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lansing.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCC are $7,340 per year.
LCC also took the #3 spot in our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Michigan rankings.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Lansing Community College Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Schoolcraft College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Livonia.
Schoolcraft College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,650 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Monroe County Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Monroe County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monroe County Community College are $7,213 per year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Monroe County Community College Report
North Central Michigan College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the rural area of Petoskey, NCMC is a public school with a small student population.
NCMC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,770 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at North Central Michigan College Report
Lake Michigan College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. LMC is a small public school located in the rural area of Benton Harbor.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LMC are $7,148 a year.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Lake Michigan College Report
Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 360 |
| Wisconsin | 511 |
| Ohio | 1,100 |
| Illinois | 778 |
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
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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.