2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 216 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #112 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named Oakton Community College the best school in Illinois 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. BRCN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Quincy.
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Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Elgin Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at ECC accumulate an average of around $24,287 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kankakee Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small city of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College is a public school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Kankakee Community College take out $22,035 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Rockford, Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Illinois Central College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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John A Logan College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Carterville.
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Southwestern Illinois College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 336 |
| Ohio | 706 |
| Indiana | 109 |
| Wisconsin | 344 |
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 30 majors within the area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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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