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

8 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, 112 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Mississippi Schools for an Associate in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Our analysis found Mississippi Delta Community College to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of Moorhead, Mississippi Delta Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#2

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hinds Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school located in the town of Raymond.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Hinds Community College carry an average student debtload of $27,412.

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Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Meridian Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Meridian.

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#5

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Pearl River Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in the remote area of Poplarville.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Pearl River Community College accumulate an average of around $16,735 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wesson.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the remote town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take out $16,710 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 266
North Carolina 240
Tennessee 895
Kentucky 129
Georgia 137
West Virginia 92
Virginia 189
Louisiana 155
South Carolina 91
Alabama 118
Arkansas 136

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 8 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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