2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 77 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our analysis found Mayo Clinic School of Medicine to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine take out is $24,368.
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The excellent programs at University of Nebraska Medical Center helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public college with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at University of North Dakota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UND carry an average student debtload of $28,000.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UMN Twin Cities take out is $26,992.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Washburn Institute of Technology is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Washburn Tech is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Topeka.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at St. Cloud State University take out an average of $28,941 in student loans while working on their egree.
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South Dakota State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at South Dakota State take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Anoka Technical College 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 suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of around $17,197 in student debt.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Northwestern College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. NWC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Orange City.
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Winona State University 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 town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Here are some additional great schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Allen College | Waterloo, IA |
| 13 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 14 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 15 | Hibbing Community College | Hibbing, MN |
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 78 |
| Minnesota | 192 |
| Kansas | 80 |
| Iowa | 74 |
| Nebraska | 50 |
| North Dakota | 72 |
| South Dakota | 81 |
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Related Programs
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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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