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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools

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$25,667 Avg Salary
$8,736 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate 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.

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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. This report analyzed 128 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate 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.

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

#1

Quest College

San Antonio, TX

Our analysis found Quest College to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the United States. Quest College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science graduates from Quest College carry an average student debt load of $9,411.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Quest College Report

Out of the 128 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Philadelphia Technician Training landed the # 2 spot on the list. Philadelphia Technician Training Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Of the 71 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Philadelphia Technician Training Institute, 24% are male and 76% are female.

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#3

MTI College

Sacramento, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend MTI College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 198 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at MTI College, 10% are male and 90% are female.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at MTI College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,031.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fortis College - Houston is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fortis College - Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

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

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis College - Houston take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,695.

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#5

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means National Park College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. National Park College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Hot Springs.

Women make up 84% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at National Park College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,830.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at National Park College Report

Columbus State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

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Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. PMI Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

Of the 32 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at PMI Phoenix, 31% are male and 69% are female.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Phoenix take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $4,738. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $35.

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#8

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY

SUNY Broome did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Binghamton.

About 88% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 12% are male.

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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Lafayette, Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 88% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 12% are male.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,626. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

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Unitech Training Academy-Metairie landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Unitech Training Academy-Metairie is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Orleans.

About 93% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 7% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science graduates from Unitech Training Academy-Metairie carry an average student debt load of $8,626. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

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Unitech Training Academy-Houma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Houma, Unitech Training Academy-Houma is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Houma accumulate an average of around $8,626 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

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Antilles School of Technical Careers came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Antilles School of Technical Careers is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Juan.

About 64% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 36% are male.

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Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of West Monroe, Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe accumulate an average of around $8,626 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

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Southern University at Shreveport ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Shreveport, Southern University at Shreveport is a public school with a small student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southern University at Shreveport take out $12,717 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#14

Fortis College - Orange Park

Orange Park, FL

Fortis College - Orange Park landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Orange Park, Fortis College - Orange Park is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Fortis College - Orange Park, 50% are male and 50% are female.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Fortis College - Orange Park take out $9,294 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large suburb of Baton Rouge, Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,626. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge Report

With a ranking of #17, Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Alexandria.

Of the 26 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria, 4% are male and 96% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria accumulate an average of around $8,626 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $36.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria Report

#18

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #18, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, clinical laboratory science majors at Saint Paul College accumulate an average of around $13,269 in student debt.

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#19

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 72% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UND take out $10,922 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of North Dakota Report

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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
20 Carolinas College of Health Sciences Charlotte, NC
20 Pima Medical Institute - Denver Denver, CO
22 Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN
23 Berkeley College - Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ
24 Brookline College - Tucson Tucson, AZ
24 Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

View the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools for a specific region near you.

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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