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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington

15 Colleges
$40,666 Avg Salary
$13,026 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 53 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Washington 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. 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.

The Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington

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

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UW Seattle take out $15,375 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA

Out of the 15 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Heritage University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Heritage University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Toppenish.

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#3

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Seattle University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Seattle U take out is $21,363.

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#4

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Seattle College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, North Seattle is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at North Seattle accumulate an average of around $15,725 in student debt.

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#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

The excellent programs at Bellevue College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Washington. Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Centralia College

Centralia, WA

Centralia College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Centralia, Centralia College is a public school with a small student population.

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Pima Medical Institute - Renton ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington list. PMI Renton is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Renton.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at PMI Renton take out is $3,166. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $29, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Clover Park Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington list. CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from CPTC take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Shoreline Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Columbia Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #10 on the list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Oregon 74
California 331
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 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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