2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You
With 331 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #155 most popular major in California.
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.
The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in California to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Featured Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Programs
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California
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Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Loma Linda University the best school in California for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Loma Linda University take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Butte County Regional Occupational Program helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in California. Located in the city of Chico, Butte County ROP is a public college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend National Polytechnic College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California list. NPCollege is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lakewood.
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The excellent programs at Cuesta College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in California. Cuesta College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.
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Out of the 27 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Davis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Mt. San Antonio College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.
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Premiere Career College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large suburb of Irwindale, Premiere Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Premiere Career College accumulate an average of around $6,433 in student debt.
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San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #8 on the list. SFSU is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Francisco.
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With a ranking of #9, MTI College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at MTI College accumulate an average of around $8,636 in student debt.
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Cabrillo College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 53 |
| Oregon | 74 |
| Nevada | 18 |
| Hawaii | 11 |
| Alaska | 10 |
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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 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).
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