2026 Best Value Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 969 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Universidad Del Turabo tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science graduate certificate degree schools in the United States. Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit school based in Gurabo, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $18,250. Median earnings reach $26,223 ten years out. Set against $18,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Universidad Del Turabo profile
You'll get strong value at Heritage University, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Toppenish, WA, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,928. Students borrow a median of $19,148 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,416. Set against $19,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Heritage University profile
A rank of #3 makes Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ponce, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $6,650. Graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $24,908. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce has an acceptance rate of 98%. Read more about Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
A rank of #4 makes Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,214, while out-of-state students pay about $22,514. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $25,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
A rank of #5 makes Mayo Medical School one of the best values in the United States. Located in Rochester, MN, Mayo Medical School is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,040. Graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $79,652 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Mayo Medical School
Oklahoma Christian University placed #6 among the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Edmond, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,180. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $24,721. Oklahoma Christian University alumni report median earnings of $49,203 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,721 median debt. Oklahoma Christian University admits about 96% of applicants. See the full Oklahoma Christian University profile
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in San Juan, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,945 in tuition and fees. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $6,025. University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences alumni report median earnings of $45,953 a decade after entry. Set against $6,025 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Universidad Del Este ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Based in Carolina, PR, Universidad Del Este is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $7,750 in tuition and fees. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $15,167. Graduates go on to earn a median of $24,328 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Universidad Del Este profile
The University Of Texas Medical Branch came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Located in Galveston, TX, The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,402, compared with $28,011 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas Medical Branch Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $92,961 ten years out. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full The University Of Texas Medical Branch profile
San Francisco State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,846 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,446. San Francisco State University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $17,250 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,077. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. More on San Francisco State University
University Of Nebraska Medical Center ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Set in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,962. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $20,905. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,833 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Marquette University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,170. Graduates carry a median of $24,122 in student loans. Median earnings reach $78,257 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%. See the full Marquette University profile
Rush University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Rush University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $33,751. Typical Clinical Medical Lab Science student debt is $31,206. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,194 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $31,206 median debt. Get the full Rush University report
University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,792 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $22,217 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,198 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,217 median debt. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi placed #16 among the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, compared with $20,794 for out-of-state students. The median Clinical Medical Lab Science program debt is $25,508. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,865 ten years after entry. Set against $25,508 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%. Get the full Texas A And M University Corpus Christi report
George Washington University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. Students borrow a median of $21,675 to complete their Clinical Medical Lab Science program here. George Washington University alumni report median earnings of $90,873 a decade after entry. Set against $21,675 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants. Read more about George Washington University
Cuny Hunter College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Located in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,382 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. Median earnings reach $63,163 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Hunter College admits about 54% of applicants. More on Cuny Hunter College
Medical College Of Wisconsin ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Medical College Of Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Medical College Of Wisconsin
Rowan University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Rowan University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $24,488 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,988. That is a strong return on a $24,488 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full Rowan University report
Wright State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Wright State University Main Campus Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $25,836 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,500 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report
University Of Rochester offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $79,042. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rochester has an acceptance rate of 40%. More on University Of Rochester
University Of Arizona came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. University Of Arizona Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,979 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants. See the full University Of Arizona profile
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Lowell, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. University Of Massachusetts Lowell Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,874. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Wayne State University placed #25 among the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Wayne State University Clinical Medical Lab Science students take on a median of $31,975 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,493 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $31,975 median debt. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Wayne State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Clinical Medical Lab Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of Connecticut landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,997. Set against $23,637 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut has an acceptance rate of 52%. See the full University Of Connecticut profile
Eastern Florida State College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. See the full Eastern Florida State College profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German profile
Madison Adult Career Center offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Madison Adult Career Center
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
University Of North Dakota ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Read more about University Of North Dakota
Ashland Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Ashland Community And Technical College report
Concorde Career College Memphis landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Concorde Career College Memphis profile
Daemen College
Daemen College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Daemen College
Daytona State College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. See the full Daytona State College profile
Fortis College Houston offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Fortis College Houston
Massasoit Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Read the full report on Massasoit Community College
Mti College
Mti College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Mti College
New York Medical College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full New York Medical College report
Pinellas Technical College St Petersburg came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Pinellas Technical College St Petersburg
Southwest Virginia Community College placed #41 among the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southwest Virginia Community College
York Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on York Technical College
Arapahoe Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Arapahoe Community College
Community College Of Denver landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Community College Of Denver
Danville Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. More on Danville Community College
Motlow State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Motlow State Community College profile
Southwestern Illinois College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Southwestern Illinois College report
Stony Brook University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Stony Brook University
Texas Womans University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools. Get the full Texas Womans University report
Concorde Career College Dallas placed #50 among the best-value Clinical Medical Lab Science schools in the United States. See the full Concorde Career College Dallas profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 969 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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