2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 331 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #155 most popular major in California.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in California to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for clinical laboratory science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 California Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis found California State University - Dominguez Hills to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Located in the city of Carson, CSUDH is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUDH are $7,060 per year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at CSUDH take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,193.
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Out of the 3 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, National University landed the # 2 spot on the list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at National University are $13,320 a year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at National University take out an average of $35,795 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, National University also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 3 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Loma Linda University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Loma Linda University are $36,412 per year. On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Loma Linda University take out $28,197 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Request InformationBest Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 53 |
| Oregon | 74 |
| Nevada | 18 |
| Hawaii | 11 |
| Alaska | 10 |
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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 3 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).
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