2026 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Clinical Medical Lab Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 969 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Mayo Medical School, our #1 Clinical Medical Lab Science school in the United States. Based in Rochester, MN, Mayo Medical School is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,040. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Mayo Medical School
Out of the 969 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rush University landed the #2 spot. Located in Chicago, IL, Rush University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $33,751. Students borrow a median of $31,206 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read more about Rush University
You'll be in good company at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,214, compared with $22,514 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Read the full report on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The strong Clinical Medical Lab Science programs at University Of Nebraska Medical Center earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a public school based in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $16,973, with out-of-state students paying around $39,962. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $20,905. Get the full University Of Nebraska Medical Center report
The University Of Texas Medical Branch came in at #5 on this year's Clinical Medical Lab Science ranking in the United States. The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a public school based in Galveston, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $12,402, compared with $28,011 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full The University Of Texas Medical Branch report
George Washington University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. George Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $21,675. Read the full report on George Washington University
Heritage University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Toppenish, WA, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,928. Students borrow a median of $19,148 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Heritage University
Marquette University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $51,170. Marquette University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $24,122 in debt. More on Marquette University
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #9 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $22,217 in debt. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
University Of Rochester did well this year, earning the #11 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $21,517. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Medical College Of Wisconsin placed #12 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Medical College Of Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school based in Milwaukee, WI. See the full Medical College Of Wisconsin profile
San Francisco State University placed #13 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in San Francisco, CA. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,846, compared with $20,446 for out-of-state students. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $17,250. More on San Francisco State University
Oklahoma Christian University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Edmond, OK. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,180. Graduates carry a median of $24,721 in student loans. Get the full Oklahoma Christian University report
University Of Arizona placed #15 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $21,861. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $31,975. Get the full Wayne State University report
Cuny Hunter College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Cuny Hunter College is a public school based in New York, NY. About 57% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,382, compared with $15,332 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Get the full Cuny Hunter College report
Wright State University Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Wright State University Main Campus is a public school based in Dayton, OH. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. More on Wright State University Main Campus
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences is a public school based in San Juan, PR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,945. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $6,025. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #20 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit school based in Ponce, PR. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,650. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $17,124. Get the full Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce report
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi placed #21 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public institution. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $20,794. Students borrow a median of $25,508 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Get the full Texas A And M University Corpus Christi report
University Of Connecticut ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. About 83% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #23 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Set in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Lowell posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile
Rowan University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Rowan University is a public school based in Glassboro, NJ. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $24,488. Read the full report on Rowan University
Universidad Del Turabo ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Set in Gurabo, PR, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. About 31% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750. Universidad Del Turabo Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $18,250 in debt. Read more about Universidad Del Turabo
Rest of the Top 50 Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Universidad Del Este placed #26 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Universidad Del Este is a private not-for-profit school based in Carolina, PR. Universidad Del Este graduates 32% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750. Graduates carry a median of $15,167 in student loans. Get the full Universidad Del Este report
Miami University Oxford placed #27 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. See the full Miami University Oxford profile
Bishop State Community College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Bishop State Community College
Clovis Community College placed #29 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Get the full Clovis Community College report
Copiah Lincoln Community College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Copiah Lincoln Community College report
Grand Canyon University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Grand Canyon University
James H Faulkner State Community College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about James H Faulkner State Community College
Louisiana Tech University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Louisiana Tech University
Ohio Northern University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Ohio Northern University report
Onondaga Community College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. See the full Onondaga Community College profile
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Texas State University San Marcos
Broward College
Broward College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Read more about Broward College
Indiana Wesleyan University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Indiana Wesleyan University
Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #39 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Read more about Arkansas State University Main Campus
Depaul University placed #40 among Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. See the full Depaul University profile
Harding University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Get the full Harding University report
Missouri Southern State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Missouri Southern State University
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Bridgevalley Community And Technical College
Rutgers University Camden did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Rutgers University Camden
Catholic University Of America did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Catholic University Of America
Diablo Valley College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Diablo Valley College
Fortis Institute Cookeville ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Get the full Fortis Institute Cookeville report
Seattle University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Seattle University report
University Of Saint Mary did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full University Of Saint Mary profile
Heartland Community College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Heartland Community College report
Related Clinical Medical Lab Science Rankings
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- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Clinical Medical Lab Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 969 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).