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

5 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, 189 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right 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 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 Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia

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

Our analysis found Virginia Commonwealth University to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $27,004 in student debt.

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#2

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Old Dominion take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,899.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Old Dominion University Report

#3

Radford University

Radford, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Radford University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Radford accumulate an average of around $28,972 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Radford University Report

#4

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Eastern Mennonite University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Eastern Mennonite University

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at George Mason University

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Florida 266
North Carolina 240
Tennessee 895
Georgia 137
Kentucky 129
West Virginia 92
Alabama 118
Louisiana 155
Mississippi 112
South Carolina 91
Arkansas 136

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations

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 5 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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