2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 139 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our analysis found Rush University to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Rush University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UWM Flexible Option carry an average student debtload of $31,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $362.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest Tech take out $25,477 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Madison College is a large public school located in the large city of Madison.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Madison College take out is $23,064.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the small city of La Crosse.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UW - La Crosse carry an average student debtload of $21,500.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $22,568 in student debt.
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Medical College of Wisconsin landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Medical College of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milwaukee.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus 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. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debtload of $21,500.
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Marquette University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Marquette is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
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Ohio Northern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the fringe town of Ada, ONU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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John Carroll University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of University Heights, John Carroll is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #14, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Cincinnati State take out is $19,453.
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Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois ranked #15 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.
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Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #17, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UWM take out is $31,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $362.
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Illinois State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.
After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Illinois State carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a large student population.
On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $14,345 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #20, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. CVCC is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Brecksville.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
Rank | College | Location |
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21 | Athena Career Academy | Toledo, OH |
22 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH |
23 | Rasmussen University - Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI |
24 | Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL |
25 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI |
26 | Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN |
27 | Oakton Community College | Des Plaines, IL |
Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Illinois | 216 |
Ohio | 706 |
Michigan | 336 |
Indiana | 109 |
Wisconsin | 344 |
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Related Rankings by Major
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
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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 25 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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