2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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.
The Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 77 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value 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 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named North Hennepin Community College the best value school in the Plains States Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Hennepin Community College are $4,882 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, North Hennepin Community College also is in the top 10% of our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Barton County Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Barton Community College are $4,544 a year.
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The excellent programs at Anoka Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 a year. While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of around $17,197 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hutchinson Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Hutchinson Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,470 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent programs at Central Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Community College are $4,590 a year.
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Mid-Plains Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Mid-Plains Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees each year.
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Neosho County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Neosho County Community College are $4,000 a year.
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Saint Paul College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Saint Paul College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,041 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #9, Lake Superior College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. LSC is a small public school located in the city of Duluth.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LSC are $5,616 a year.
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With a ranking of #10, Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ATCC also is in the top 20% of our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Rochester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,372 per year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Plains States Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lake Area Technical Institute | Watertown, SD |
| 13 | Mayo Clinic School of Medicine | Rochester, MN |
| 14 | Hibbing Community College | Hibbing, MN |
| 15 | Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS |
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges 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).
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