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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

18 Colleges
$41,718 Avg Salary
$23,814 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree 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.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Far Western US Region 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 25% are male.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Portland Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,376.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Portland Community College Report

Out of the 18 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Antonio College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 24 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Mt. SAC, 21% are male and 79% are female.

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#3

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego Miramar College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego Miramar College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

About 93% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 7% are male.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at San Diego Miramar College Report

#3

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, CA

Out of the 18 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Folsom Lake College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Folsom Lake is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Folsom.

Women make up 86% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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#3

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Saddleback College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Far Western US Region . Saddleback College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Saddleback College Report

#6

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

College of Southern Nevada ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSN is a fairly large public school located in the city of Las Vegas.

Women make up 67% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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#7

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 67% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Grossmont College Report

#7

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

With a ranking of #7, Southwestern College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

Women make up 78% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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#9

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

With a ranking of #9, College of the Canyons 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 Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 38% are male.

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Clover Park Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at CPTC take out an average of $16,141 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 331
Washington 53
Oregon 74
Nevada 18
Hawaii 11
Alaska 10

One of 30 majors within the area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 18 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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