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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

960 Colleges
$42,036 Avg Salary
$19,885 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 18,901 people earned a degree or certificate in clinical/medical laboratory science, making the major the #92 most popular in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 960 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .

#1

South College

Knoxville, TN

Our analysis found South College to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from South College take out $19,584 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Contra Costa Medical Career College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Contra Costa Medical Career College accumulate an average of around $6,333 in student debt.

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#3

Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Career College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools list. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Northwest Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

The excellent programs at Ivy Tech Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $14,999.

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#5

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Out of the 960 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Cleveland State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University accumulate an average of around $28,438 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $152.

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#6

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $38,405.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools list. UC is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UC take out is $34,580.

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Weber State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #8 on the list. WSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ogden.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $23,268 in student debt.

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Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

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Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools list. PMI Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Phoenix accumulate an average of around $7,821 in student debt.

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#10

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools list. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at GWU accumulate an average of around $19,317 in student debt.

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#12

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools ranking. MDC is a very large public school located in the large city of Miami.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from MDC carry an average student debt load of $14,250.

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UWM take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $362.

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#14

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA

With a ranking of #14, Bates Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Bates Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Mountainland Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #15 on the list. Mountainland Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Lehi.

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#16

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

With a ranking of #16, Front Range Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a large student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from FRCC take out $12,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#17

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, UT

Davis Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Tech is a public college with a small student population.

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Mayo Clinic School of Medicine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #18 on the list. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine accumulate an average of around $24,368 in student debt.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UTMB Galveston accumulate an average of around $27,745 in student debt.

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#20

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UND take out is $28,000.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of North Dakota Report

#21

Quest College

San Antonio, TX

Quest College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools ranking. Quest College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Quest College carry an average student debt load of $9,500.

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#22

Philadelphia Technician Training

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Technician Training did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #22 on the list. Philadelphia Technician Training Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#22

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, CA

Healthcare Career College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large suburb of Paramount, Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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California State University - Dominguez Hills ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools list. Located in the small city of Carson, CSUDH is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from CSUDH take out $25,391 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#25

MTI College

Sacramento, CA

MTI College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, MTI College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at MTI College take out is $8,636.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at MTI College Report

#27

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
#32

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA
#34

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX
#34

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY
#41

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#45

Hunter College

New York, NY

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 960 different United States clinical/medical laboratory science schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
48 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
52 Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY
52 Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education Indio, CA
52 Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KY
52 Southeastern College - Charlotte Charlotte, NC
52 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
52 Las Vegas College Henderson, NV
58 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
58 Arkansas State University - Newport Newport, AR
60 Clovis Community College Clovis, NM
60 Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI
62 Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ
63 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
64 National Park College Hot Springs, AR
64 Winston - Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
66 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
66 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
68 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
68 Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN
68 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
71 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
71 Regional Center for Border Health Yuma, AZ
71 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI
71 Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ
71 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY
76 Fortis College - Houston Houston, TX
76 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
76 Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN
76 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
80 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
80 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
80 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
80 Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT
84 High Desert Medical College Lancaster, CA
84 National Career Education Citrus Heights, CA
86 Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ
86 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
86 University of Massachusetts - Lowell Lowell, MA
89 Technical Education Center-Osceola Kissimmee, FL
89 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
89 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
89 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
93 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
93 Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL
95 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX
95 Rush University Chicago, IL
95 University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences San Juan, PR
95 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
99 Pima Medical Institute - Houston Houston, TX
99 American National University Salem, VA
101 Pima Medical Institute - San Antonio San Antonio, TX
101 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
101 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
101 Lively Technical College Tallahassee, FL
101 Dixie Technical College Saint George, UT
101 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
107 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
107 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
107 Dixie State University Saint George, UT
107 Western Dakota Technical Institute Rapid City, SD
107 Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY
112 Pima Medical Institute - Tucson Tucson, AZ
112 Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette Lafayette, LA
114 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN
114 Unitech Training Academy-Metairie Metairie, LA
114 Allied Health Careers Institute Murfreesboro, TN
114 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI
114 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
114 Sheridan Technical College Hollywood, FL
114 Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR
121 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
121 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN
121 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
121 Glendale Career College Glendale, CA
121 National Polytechnic College Lakewood, CA
121 Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL
121 Kankakee Community College Kankakee, IL
121 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German San German, PR
129 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
129 Portland Community College Portland, OR
129 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro San Juan, PR
129 Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS
129 Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos San-Marcos, CA
129 Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR
129 Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV
129 University of Idaho Moscow, ID
129 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
138 Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA
139 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
139 Lorenzo Walker Technical College Naples, FL
139 Vista Adult School Vista, CA
139 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
139 Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC
139 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH
139 National University La Jolla, CA
139 Edison State Community College Piqua, OH
139 RGV Careers Pharr, TX
139 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
139 Clark College Vancouver, WA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools award.

Rank College Location
150 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
150 Northeastern Technical College Cheraw, SC
150 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
150 Bronx Community College Bronx, NY
150 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE
150 Renton Technical College Renton, WA
150 De Anza College Cupertino, CA
150 Academy of Careers and Technology Beckley, WV
158 Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff, AR
158 Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY
158 Emily Griffith Technical College Denver, CO
158 Edmonds Community College Lynnwood, WA
158 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
158 Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center Hamilton, OH
164 Emerald Coast Technical College DeFuniak Springs, FL
164 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
164 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
164 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
164 Florida Panhandle Technical College Chipley, FL
164 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
164 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
164 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
164 Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA
164 Martinsburg College Martinsburg, WV
164 Pierpont Community and Technical College Fairmont, WV
164 Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES-Center for Workforce Development Rochester, NY
176 Lake Superior College Duluth, MN
176 Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO
176 Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA
176 Unitech Training Academy-Houma Houma, LA
176 Marion Technical College Ocala, FL
176 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
176 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
176 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
176 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC
176 Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY
176 Goodwin College East Hartford, CT
176 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
176 William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL
189 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Hanceville, AL
189 Marshall University Huntington, WV
189 Casper College Casper, WY
189 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
189 Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Missouri Springfield, MO
189 Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe Lafayette, LA
189 Antilles School of Technical Careers San Juan, PR
189 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
189 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
189 Apollo Career Center Lima, OH

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

View the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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