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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

41 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 #13 in the country. In fact 18,901 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

Our analysis found Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $28,167.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Madison College take out an average of $22,974 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Madison Area Technical College Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Cincinnati State accumulate an average of around $20,910 in student debt.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Out of the 41 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin take out an average of $29,653 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

With a ranking of #6, Oakton Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from CVTC take out $26,532 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Chippewa Valley Technical College Report

#8

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #8, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $21,044 in student debt.

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Sinclair Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $15,897 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Sinclair Community College Report

#10

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Baker College carry an average student debtload of $26,872.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Baker College Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
Ohio 706
Michigan 336
Indiana 109
Wisconsin 344

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 7,599
Laboratory Technician 4,185
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 3,912
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,108
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 982
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 280
Histologic Technician 243
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 220
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 106
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 101
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 78
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist 46
Hematology Technology 41

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.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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