2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 32 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for clinical laboratory science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Barton County Community College the best value school in the Plains States Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Barton Community College are $4,544 per year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Barton Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,945.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Hennepin Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
North Hennepin Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,882 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of around $23,627 in student debt.
North Hennepin Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Community College are $4,590 a year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Central Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,069.
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Out of the 32 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-Plains Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-Plains Community College are $4,320 per year.
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Out of the 32 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Saint Paul College accumulate an average of around $18,888 in student debt.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ATCC also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Rochester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,372 a year.
Rochester Community and Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Lake Area Technical Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
LATI undergraduate students pay an average of $6,718 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at LATI take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,735.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, LATI also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Hibbing Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hibbing Community College are $7,071 a year.
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South Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Central College are $5,966 per year.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
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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.
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.
- 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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