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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate 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.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Southwest Region to see which undergraduate 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named Phoenix College the best value school in the Southwest Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Phoenix College are $7,854 a year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Philip’s College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, St Philip's College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St Philip’s College are $14,272 a year.
Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fortis College - Houston landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Houston, Fortis College - Houston is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis College - Houston accumulate an average of around $9,695 in student debt.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fortis College - Houston Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pontotoc Technology Center. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Pontotoc Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ada.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Pontotoc Technology Center Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Quest College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Quest College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Quest College take out $9,411 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, PMI Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from PMI Phoenix take out $4,738 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $35, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookline College - Tucson. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tucson, Brookline College - Tucson is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Brookline College - Tucson take out $10,359 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Brookline College - Tucson Report
Out of the 9 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fortis Institute - Houston landed the # 3 spot on the list. Fortis Institute - Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis Institute - Houston take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,695.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Fortis Institute - Houston Report
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 880 |
| Texas | 1,012 |
| Oklahoma | 144 |
| New Mexico | 214 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Majors for Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations
Most Popular Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
| 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.