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Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania

2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania

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

With 459 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #13 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate 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.

Check out the clinical laboratory science basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our analysis found Community College of Allegheny County to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at CCAC, 7% are male and 93% are female.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Community College of Allegheny County Report

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Bucks County Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Pennsylvania. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.

About 94% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 6% are male.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Fortis Institute - Forty Fort helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Pennsylvania. Fortis Institute - Forty Fort is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Forty Fort.

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

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#4

Laurel Technical Institute

Hermitage, PA

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Laurel Technical Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Pennsylvania. LTI Sharon is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Hermitage.

Of the 9 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at LTI Sharon, 11% are male and 89% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Westmoreland County Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Westmoreland College is a small public school located in the rural area of Youngwood.

Women make up 95% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Westmoreland County Community College Report

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.

About 89% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 11% are male.

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#6

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

Laurel Business Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small suburb of Uniontown, LBI is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

With a ranking of #8, Central Penn College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Summerdale, Central Penn is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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Montgomery County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Laurel Technical Institute

MEADVILLE, PA

Laurel Technical Institute came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. LTI - Meadville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of MEADVILLE.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Laurel Technical Institute Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 565
New Jersey 190
Maryland 101
Delaware 34
District of Columbia 89

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 10 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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