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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

139 Colleges
$44,743 Avg Salary
$23,265 Avg Student Debt

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

#1

Rush University

Chicago, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Rush University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Rush University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large 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.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex Report

The excellent programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Great Lakes Region . 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 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - La Crosse is a large public school located in the 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 very 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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With a ranking of #7, Medical College of Wisconsin did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Medical College of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milwaukee.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

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 college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college 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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#11

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

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 city of Milwaukee.

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Ohio Northern University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Ada, ONU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#13

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

John Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of University Heights, John Carroll is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at John Carroll University Report

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-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 landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

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#16

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

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 very 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 large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college 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.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report

Illinois State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Illinois State carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Illinois State University Report

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 medium-sized 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.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Sinclair Community College Report

#20

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. CVCC is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brecksville.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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
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 schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
Ohio 706
Michigan 336
Indiana 109
Wisconsin 344

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 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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