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Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin

2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

9 Colleges
$4,573 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate 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.

The Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Wisconsin 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.

2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Best Wisconsin Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Our analysis found Madison Area Technical College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Wisconsin. Madison College is a 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.

Madison College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northcentral Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Central Technical College are $3,791 a year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northcentral Technical College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,642 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

CVTC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Wisconsin list.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Chippewa Valley Technical College Report

#4

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI

The excellent basic certificate programs at Blackhawk Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Wisconsin. Located in the suburb of Janesville, BTC is a public school with a small student population.

BTC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,642 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waukesha County Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCTC are $4,571 per year.

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#6

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Mid-State Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Mid-State are $4,760 a year.

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#7

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Western Technical College are $4,636 a year.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a large student population.

MATC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,867 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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

With a ranking of #9, Nicolet Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Rhinelander.

Nicolet Area Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,642 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Nicolet Area Technical 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
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 9 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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