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Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools

2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools

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$56,846 Avg Salary
$20,992 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

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.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 324 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the most popular school in the United States for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Women make up 81% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $24,375 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Grand Canyon University Report

#2

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Cleveland State University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

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

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University accumulate an average of around $22,523 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $223, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 324 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. UC is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Of the 157 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at UC, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UC take out an average of $24,453 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 16% are male.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UWM take out $27,645 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 324 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. WSU is a very large public school located in the small city of Ogden.

About 70% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 30% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from WSU carry an average student debt load of $21,317.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Weber State University Report

California State University - Dominguez Hills did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Carson, CSUDH is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 62 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at CSUDH, 44% are male and 56% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at CSUDH take out an average of $19,846 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. UAMS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.

Women make up 83% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UAMS accumulate an average of around $11,885 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Report

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Of the 60 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Michigan State, 38% are male and 62% are female.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $629, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Michigan State University Report

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Houston, MD Anderson is a public college with a fairly small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 17% are male.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at MD Anderson take out an average of $12,446 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

Winston - Salem State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. WSSU is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

About 91% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 9% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WSSU accumulate an average of around $21,640 in student debt.

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#11

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 86% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Austin Peay State University take out an average of $16,598 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.

Women make up 73% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from VCU take out $19,668 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Virginia Commonwealth University

The University of Texas Medical Branch did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public school with a small student population.

About 81% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 19% are male.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UTMB Galveston take out $20,153 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#14

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 73% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Loma Linda University accumulate an average of around $18,098 in student debt.

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#15

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. ISU is a large public school located in the small city of Pocatello.

About 55% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 45% are male.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at ISU take out an average of $15,502 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at UMass Lowell, 14% are male and 86% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UMass Lowell carry an average student debt load of $24,680.

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#15

Hunter College

New York, NY

Hunter College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public school 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.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Hunter carry an average student debt load of $12,207.

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#18

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 37% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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#18

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.

Of the 35 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at OIT, 26% are male and 74% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at OIT take out an average of $20,102 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.

About 85% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 15% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UK accumulate an average of around $17,404 in student debt.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Kentucky

#21

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University of Idaho ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. U of I is a fairly large public school located in the town of Moscow.

About 67% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Idaho Report

Northern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 47 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Northern Michigan University, 6% are male and 94% are female.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northern Michigan University Report

#23

South College

Knoxville, TN

South College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 90% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South College Report

#23

National University

San Diego, CA

National University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 31 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at National University, 16% are male and 84% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at National University take out an average of $31,208 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #25, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 35 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at TTUHSC, 17% are male and 83% are female.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at TTUHSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $13,416.

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#26

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY
#26

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND
#28

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
#31

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI
#31

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
#36

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX
#38

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY
#38

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#38

York College

Jamaica, NY
#38

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT
#38

George Washington University

Washington, DC
#38

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS
#47

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
49 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
49 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
49 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
49 Converse College Spartanburg, SC
49 Marshall University Huntington, WV
54 University of Delaware Newark, DE
54 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
54 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
57 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
57 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN
57 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
57 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
61 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
61 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
61 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
61 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
61 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
61 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
61 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
61 Auburn University Auburn, AL

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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

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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