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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's 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 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 the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at TTUHSC accumulate an average of around $26,509 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas Medical Branch is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UTMB Galveston carry an average student debtload of $29,515.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Texas Medical Branch Report

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $23,339.

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#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 20 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $37,056 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Grand Canyon University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. NSU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at NSU take out an average of $26,265 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public school with a small student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UT Health San Antonio take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

#7

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a large student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Tarleton take out an average of $27,241 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University Report

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public school with a large student population.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public college with a very large student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out an average of $23,175 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 773
Arizona 280
Oklahoma 93
New Mexico 43

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 20 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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