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Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

40 Colleges
$41,414 Avg Salary
$18,555 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree 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.

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Saint Louis Community College to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton.

About 78% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 22% are male.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 85% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at DMACC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,272.

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Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 8% are male.

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#4

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Hennepin Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 91% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of around $11,370 in student debt.

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Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Dakota Technical Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 78% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Western Dakota Tech accumulate an average of around $19,405 in student debt.

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#4

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Central College landed the # 4 spot on the list. South Central College is a small public school located in the suburb of North Mankato.

Women make up 78% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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Barton County Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton Community College is a public school with a small student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 13% are male.

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Hawkeye Community 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public school with a small student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 22% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Hawkeye Community College carry an average student debt load of $14,938.

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#8

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #8, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Of the 18 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Saint Paul College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Saint Paul College carry an average student debt load of $16,211.

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#10

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck State College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. BSC is a small public school located in the city of Bismarck.

About 88% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 13% are male.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 163
Missouri 118
Minnesota 435
South Dakota 121
Iowa 137
North Dakota 121
Nebraska 38

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

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 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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