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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region

77 Colleges
$49,133 Avg Salary
$25,006 Avg Student Debt

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 2023 rankings named Mayo Clinic School of Medicine the best school in the Plains States Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize 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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska Medical Center is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public college with a small student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Nebraska Medical Center Report

#3

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

Out of the 77 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Washburn Tech is a small public school located in the midsize city of Topeka.

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#6

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a 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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With a ranking of #7, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. 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 landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a large student population.

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#10

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

With a ranking of #10, Northwestern College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. NWC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Orange City.

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#11

Winona State University

Winona, MN

With a ranking of #11, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 78
Minnesota 192
Kansas 80
Iowa 74
Nebraska 50
North Dakota 72
South Dakota 81

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla.

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