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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

10 Colleges
$41,718 Avg Salary
$23,814 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 #92 in the country. In fact 18,901 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

Our analysis found Mt. San Antonio College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alaska Anchorage. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UAA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Anchorage.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Portland Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Portland Community College take out an average of $31,376 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

The excellent associate degree programs at College of the Canyons helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kapiolani Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Honolulu.

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#6

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

With a ranking of #6, Saddleback College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

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Clover Park Technical 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 #7 on the list. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at CPTC take out an average of $16,141 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Shoreline Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

College of Southern Nevada ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSN is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Las Vegas.

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#10

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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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 Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 331
Washington 53
Oregon 74
Nevada 18
Hawaii 11
Alaska 10

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

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 10 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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