2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree 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.
The Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 301 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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.
2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our 2023 rankings named South College the most popular school in the United States for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 90% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 10% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from South College carry an average student debt load of $24,304.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwest University at El Paso. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Southwest University at El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of El Paso.
Of the 81 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Southwest University at El Paso, 19% are male and 81% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest University at El Paso carry an average student debt load of $26,610.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Miami Dade College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. MDC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Miami.
Women make up 71% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at MDC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,403.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Weber State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. WSU is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden.
Women make up 73% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at WSU take out an average of $23,218 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 301 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the # 5 spot on the list. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
Of the 50 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at GWU, 54% are male and 46% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at GWU accumulate an average of around $15,538 in student debt.
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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 65% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out an average of $30,649 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.
About 89% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 11% are male.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Southwest Tech take out an average of $28,167 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Wake Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 71% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $33,941 in student debt.
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SUNY Broome came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Binghamton, SUNY Broome is a public college with a small student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 16% are male.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at SUNY Broome take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,863.
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With a ranking of #10, Portland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 75% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Portland Community College carry an average student debt load of $31,376.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 34 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Ivy Tech Community College, 21% are male and 79% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $21,044.
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Bronx Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. BCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bronx.
About 73% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 27% are male.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from BCC take out $21,615 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Phoenix College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 72% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 28% are male.
Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Phoenix College take out an average of $22,411 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Reynolds Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Richmond, Reynolds Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 16% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Reynolds Community College accumulate an average of around $18,845 in student debt.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 26% are male.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at FSCJ take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,686.
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San Jacinto Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.
Women make up 90% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from San Jacinto College carry an average student debt load of $11,300.
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With a ranking of #17, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 21% are male.
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Lakeland Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.
About 67% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 33% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Lakeland accumulate an average of around $25,457 in student debt.
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Tarleton State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the remote town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 21% are male.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,340.
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Mercer County Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 68% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #20, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
About 86% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 14% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Jeff State accumulate an average of around $9,036 in student debt.
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Hocking College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Hocking Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Nelsonville.
About 45% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 55% are male.
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Tulsa Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tulsa.
Women make up 71% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tulsa Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,841.
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With a ranking of #23, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. CCAC is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Of the 21 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at CCAC, 43% are male and 57% are female.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at CCAC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,226.
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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. NEO A&M College is a small public school located in the distant town of Miami.
Of the 21 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at NEO A&M College, 14% are male and 86% are female.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at NEO A&M College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,559.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students that almost earned our Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS |
| 50 | Albany State University | Albany, GA |
| 50 | Brookline College - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 50 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM |
| 50 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK |
| 50 | Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL |
| 50 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson, CT |
| 50 | Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| 50 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI |
| 59 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN |
| 59 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 59 | Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY |
| 59 | John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner, AL |
| 59 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth, OH |
| 59 | Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA |
| 59 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 59 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA |
| 59 | Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS |
| 59 | Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Majors
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 26 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.