2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Oregon
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You
With 74 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, clinical/medical laboratory science is the #104 most popular major in Oregon.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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 Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Oregon to see which 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.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis found Portland Community College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Portland Community College are $4,810 a year. On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Portland Community College take out $33,164 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Chemeketa Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Chemeketa Community College are $5,850 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oregon Institute of Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Oregon list. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OIT are $11,732 per year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at OIT take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
OIT not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Oregon list.
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Out of the 4 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Linn-Benton Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Albany, LBCC is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LBCC are $5,675 per year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 331 |
| Washington | 53 |
| 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 Majors Related 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 4 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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