2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 217 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis found University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . UAMS is a small public school located in the city of Little Rock.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UAMS take out an average of $22,090 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Emerald Coast Technical College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Emerald Coast Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the town of DeFuniak Springs.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southeastern College - Charlotte. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Southeastern College - Charlotte is a private for-profit 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 The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. UTHSC is a small public school located in the large city of Memphis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at South College accumulate an average of around $19,584 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #6, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. LSU Health - New Orleans is a small public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at LSU Health - New Orleans accumulate an average of around $29,650 in student debt.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Garnet Career Center landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Garnet Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the small city of Charleston.
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Albany State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Miami Dade College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MDC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Miami.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from MDC take out $14,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Shreveport, LSU Health - Shreveport is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from LSU Health - Shreveport carry an average student debtload of $35,745.
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Carolinas College of Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a small public school located in the city of Charlotte.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Carolinas College of Health Sciences take out $23,445 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #14, Augusta University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Morehouse School of Medicine came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MSM is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
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With a ranking of #16, Atlantic Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Atlantic Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Coconut Creek.
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Allied Health Careers Institute ranked #17 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Allied Health Careers Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
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Winston - Salem State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. WSSU is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from WSSU carry an average student debtload of $27,850.
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Lorenzo Walker Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Lorenzo Walker Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Naples.
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Old Dominion University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Old Dominion take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #21, Marion Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the small city of Ocala, MTC is a public college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #22, Baptist Health College - Little Rock did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. BHCLR is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.
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Technical Education Center-Osceola ranked #23 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Kissimmee, Technical Education Center-Osceola is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #24, Lake Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Lake Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Eustis.
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Trident Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a large student population.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 34 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 35 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 36 | Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa, FL |
| 37 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton | Elizabethton, TN |
| 38 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY |
| 39 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 40 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL |
| 41 | Athens Technical College | Athens, GA |
| 42 | Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley, WV |
| 43 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA |
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 137 |
| Virginia | 189 |
| North Carolina | 240 |
| Florida | 266 |
| Tennessee | 895 |
| Kentucky | 129 |
| South Carolina | 91 |
| Louisiana | 155 |
| Arkansas | 136 |
| Alabama | 118 |
| Mississippi | 112 |
| West Virginia | 92 |
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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.
Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science
| 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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