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

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

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$4,229 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 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best value basic certificate 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado

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

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Red Rocks Community College the best value school in Colorado for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Red Rocks Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,471 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Red Rocks Community 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 Colorado list.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Red Rocks Community College Report

Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Aurora landed the # 2 spot on the list. CCA is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Aurora.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CCA are $4,030 a year.

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#3

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Front Range Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a large student population.

FRCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,126 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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

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#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pikes Peak Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PPCC are $4,065 per year.

PPCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado list.

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#5

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Aims Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Greeley.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Aims Community College are $2,954 per year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Aims Community College Report

#6

Otero Junior College

La Junta, CO

Otero Junior College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Otero JC is a small public school located in the town of La Junta.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Otero JC are $4,226 per year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Otero Junior College Report

#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado Mountain College are $4,980 per year.

Colorado Mountain College also took the #5 spot in our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Colorado rankings.

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With a ranking of #8, Pueblo Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pueblo Community College are $4,626 per year.

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Community College of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. CCD is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Denver.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCD are $4,586 per year.

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Emily Griffith Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Emily Griffith is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Denver.

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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 10 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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