2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
With 189 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #101 most popular major in Virginia.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Virginia to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for clinical laboratory science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Virginia Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named Reynolds Community College the best value school in Virginia for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Richmond, Reynolds Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Reynolds Community College are $3,998 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Reynolds Community College carry an average student debtload of $18,845.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Northern Virginia Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,565 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Northern Virginia Community College also made our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #5.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Virginia Western Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Virginia Western Community College are $5,355 a year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Central Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Central Virginia Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Central Virginia Community College are $4,838 a year.
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Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tidewater Community College are $5,561 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Tidewater Community College accumulate an average of around $18,540 in student debt.
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Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lord Fairfax Community College are $4,739 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Lord Fairfax Community College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Virginia list.
Request InformationBest Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 137 |
| 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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Other Related Clinical Laboratory Science Programs
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Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
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 6 schools only.
- 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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