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Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

106 Colleges
$5,480 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked #13 in the country. In fact 18,884 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2021-2022.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

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 the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 106 schools in the Southeast Region 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Arkansas State University - Newport the best value school in the Southeast Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,416 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASUN also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Pines Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the remote town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Coastal Pines Technical College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SOWELA Technical Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. SOWELA is a small public school located in the city of Lake Charles.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SOWELA are $4,325 a year.

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Out of the 106 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Athens Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Athens.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year.

Athens Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at West Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southeast Region . West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,522 per year.

West Georgia Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Griffin.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 a year.

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Louisiana Delta Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LDCC are $4,159 a year.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,512 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Mena, UA Rich Mountain is a public school with a fairly small student population.

UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,960 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Report

#10

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA

With a ranking of #10, Lanier Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Gainesville.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Lanier Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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Southern Regional Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Thomasville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Southwest Georgia Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#12

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College 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 #12 on the list. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,679 per year.

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#13

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR

Arkansas Northeastern College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public school located in the rural area of Blytheville.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Arkansas Northeastern College are $4,222 a year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Arkansas Northeastern College Report

#14

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

Nunez Community College 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 #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of Chalmette, Nunez Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Nunez Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,255 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Nunez Community College Report

South Arkansas Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. SouthArk is a small public school located in the remote town of El Dorado.

SouthArk undergraduate students pay an average of $5,124 in tuition and fees each year.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
16 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
17 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
18 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
19 South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA
20 Arkansas State University - Mountain Home Mountain Home, AR
21 North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GA

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 172
Georgia 464
Arkansas 433
North Carolina 470
Florida 1,238
West Virginia 201
Louisiana 572
Virginia 344
Alabama 155
Kentucky 403
Tennessee 1,027
Mississippi 119

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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