2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois
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Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our analysis found Rush University to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Rush University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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Out of the 35 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois landed the # 2 spot on the list. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.
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Out of the 35 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Illinois State take out is $25,000.
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Out of the 35 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Oakton Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Illinois. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Illinois at Springfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. UIS is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.
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William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.
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Northern Illinois University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from NIU take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Bradley University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. BRCN is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Quincy.
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| 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 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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