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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

3 Colleges
$56,846 Avg Salary
$26,808 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 331 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California

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

Top California Schools for a Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

#1

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Our analysis found Loma Linda University to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Loma Linda University accumulate an average of around $28,197 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Loma Linda University Report

#2

National University

La Jolla, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend National University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from National University carry an average student debtload of $35,795.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at National University

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means California State University - Dominguez Hills is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Carson, CSUDH is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at CSUDH take out an average of $27,193 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

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

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 3 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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