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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools
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In 2021-2022, 18,884 people earned a degree or certificate in clinical/medical laboratory science, making the major the #13 most popular in the United States.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 301 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Trade Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named South College the most popular school in the United States for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 81% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at South College take out an average of $13,478 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $126.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South College Report
The in-demand associate degree programs at Southwest University at El Paso helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Southwest University at El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of El Paso.
Women make up 78% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest University at El Paso take out $24,347 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest University at El Paso
The in-demand associate degree programs at Miami Dade College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. MDC is a very large public school located in the large city of Miami.
Of the 43 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at MDC, 16% are male and 84% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from MDC carry an average student debt load of $20,855.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Miami Dade College Report
Out of the 301 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WSU is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden.
About 84% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 16% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $17,317 in student debt.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Weber State University
The in-demand associate degree programs at George Washington University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Women make up 33% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at George Washington University
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 21% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of around $21,679 in student debt.
Wake Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 18% are male.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.
About 93% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 7% are male.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Southwest Tech take out an average of $12,287 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
SUNY Broome did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. SUNY Broome is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Binghamton.
Of the 18 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at SUNY Broome, 33% are male and 67% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from SUNY Broome carry an average student debt load of $15,272.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at SUNY Broome
With a ranking of #10, Portland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Portland Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Portland.
Of the 3 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Portland Community College, 67% are male and 33% are female.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 25% are male.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,760.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Ivy Tech Community College
With a ranking of #12, Bronx Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. BCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bronx.
Of the 30 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at BCC, 20% are male and 80% are female.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Bronx Community College
Phoenix College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 68% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Phoenix College carry an average student debt load of $8,950.
With a ranking of #14, Reynolds Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Richmond, Reynolds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Reynolds Community College, 14% are male and 86% are female.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Reynolds Community College Report
Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 6% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at FSCJ accumulate an average of around $11,432 in student debt.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Florida State College at Jacksonville Report
With a ranking of #16, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.
Women make up 76% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at San Jacinto Community College Report
Tarleton State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 25 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Tarleton, 20% are male and 80% are female.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,086.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University
Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 78% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
With a ranking of #17, Lakeland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Lakeland is a small public school located in the large suburb of Kirtland.
Of the 18 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Lakeland, 33% are male and 67% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Lakeland accumulate an average of around $16,226 in student debt.
Hocking College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Hocking Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Nelsonville.
About 43% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 57% are male.
With a ranking of #20, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Birmingham.
Of the 13 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Jeff State, 8% are male and 92% are female.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Jefferson State Community College Report
Mercer County Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 92% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Tulsa Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
Of the 15 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Tulsa Community College, 20% are male and 80% are female.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tulsa Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,637.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tulsa Community College Report
With a ranking of #23, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. CCAC is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Of the 11 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at CCAC, 9% are male and 91% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at CCAC accumulate an average of around $12,818 in student debt.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Community College of Allegheny County Report
Tyler Junior College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Tyler Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tyler.
Women make up 80% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tyler Junior College Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI |
| 50 | Albany State University | Albany, GA |
| 50 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM |
| 50 | Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| 50 | Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL |
| 50 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK |
| 50 | Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS |
| 50 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson, CT |
| 50 | Brookline College - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 59 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 59 | Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS |
| 59 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 59 | Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA |
| 59 | Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY |
| 59 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA |
| 59 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN |
| 59 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth, OH |
| 59 | Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA |
| 59 | John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner, AL |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Majors
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
Majors Similar 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 26 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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