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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

238 Colleges
$41,718 Avg Salary
$23,814 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 18,901 people earned a degree or certificate in clinical/medical laboratory science, making the major the #92 most popular in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 238 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the United States

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

Top 25 Top Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Our 2023 rankings named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College the best school in the United States for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest Tech carry an average student debtload of $28,167.

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#2

South College

Knoxville, TN

The excellent associate degree programs at South College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at South College accumulate an average of around $24,304 in student debt.

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Out of the 238 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harcum College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Harcum College take out $29,558 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Albany State University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Albany State take out an average of $18,571 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. MDC is a very large public school located in the city of Miami.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at MDC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,403.

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Madison Area Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Madison College take out $22,974 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton accumulate an average of around $23,340 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #10, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Cincinnati State take out an average of $20,910 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY

SUNY Broome did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Binghamton, SUNY Broome is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from SUNY Broome carry an average student debtload of $25,863.

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University of Alaska Anchorage ranked #12 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. UAA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Anchorage.

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Weber State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. WSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ogden.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from WSU carry an average student debtload of $23,218.

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Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, TX

Northeast Texas Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. NTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant.

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#15

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich.

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Rasmussen University - Wisconsin ranked #16 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin take out $29,653 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

Trident Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Panola College

Carthage, TX

Panola College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Panola College is a small public school located in the town of Carthage.

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Hibbing Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the remote town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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Lake Area Technical Institute came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at LATI take out an average of $20,735 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#21

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

With a ranking of #21, Oakton Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at CVTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,532.

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#23

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

Central Arizona College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Pinal County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Coolidge.

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Community College of Rhode Island landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Warwick, CCRI is a public school with a large student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from CCRI take out $20,068 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#25

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from GWU carry an average student debtload of $15,538.

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Rest of the Top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

#26

Fortis Institute - Cookeville

Cookeville, TN
#27

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
#31

Baker College

Owosso, MI
#32

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
36 Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL
37 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH
38 Portland Community College Portland, OR
39 Western Dakota Technical Institute Rapid City, SD
40 Mercyhurst University Erie, PA
41 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN
42 Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
43 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
44 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
45 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN
46 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
47 Rasmussen University - Minnesota St. Cloud, MN

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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