2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the #92 most popular major in the country with 18,901 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 77 schools in the Southwest Region 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 the Southwest Region
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Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center the best school in the Southwest Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at TTUHSC take out an average of $26,068 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the fringe town of Galveston.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UTMB Galveston take out an average of $27,745 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southwest Region . UT Health San Antonio is a small public school located in the large city of San Antonio.
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Out of the 77 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 4 spot on the list. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Regional Center for Border Health is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Regional Center for Border Health is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Yuma.
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Grand Canyon University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debtload of $38,405.
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GateWay Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in the city of Phoenix.
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Fortis College - Houston came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Houston, Fortis College - Houston is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Fortis College - Houston take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, PMI Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from PMI Phoenix carry an average student debtload of $7,821.
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High Plains Technology Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the rural area of Woodward, High Plains Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.
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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 Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK |
| 13 | Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX |
| 14 | Panola College | Carthage, TX |
| 15 | Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada, OK |
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 773 |
| Arizona | 280 |
| Oklahoma | 93 |
| New Mexico | 43 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science that might interest you.
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Rankings in Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
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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