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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 216 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #112 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Illinois 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Elgin Community College the most popular school in Illinois for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 33% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from ECC carry an average student debt load of $24,287.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Elgin Community College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Kankakee Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Illinois. Located in the small city of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Kankakee Community College, 30% are male and 70% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Kankakee Community College accumulate an average of around $22,035 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Kankakee Community College Report

#3

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oakton Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Des Plaines.

Of the 8 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Oakton Community College, 13% are male and 88% are female.

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Out of the 12 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 75% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Illinois. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. BRCN is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Quincy.

About 67% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 33% are male.

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Shawnee Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the remote area of Ullin, Shawnee Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#8

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

John A Logan College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Carterville.

Of the 3 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at John A Logan College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at John A Logan College Report

#8

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centralia.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 336
Ohio 706
Indiana 109
Wisconsin 344

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 12 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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