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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

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

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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 706 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Ohio to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Cincinnati State Technical and Community College the best school in Ohio for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Cincinnati State take out an average of $20,910 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Sinclair Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,897.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lakeland Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Lakeland take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,457.

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#4

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Youngstown State University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Maumee, Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Blue Ash, UC Blue Ash College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Stark State College carry an average student debtload of $25,538.

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Washington State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Marietta, WSCC is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WSCC accumulate an average of around $19,687 in student debt.

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#9

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH

Shawnee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the fringe town of Portsmouth, Shawnee State University is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Clark State Community College

Springfield, OH

Clark State Community 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 #10 on the list. Clark State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Springfield.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Clark State Community College accumulate an average of around $21,373 in student debt.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
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

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 15 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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