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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio

45 Colleges
$46,549 Avg Salary
$22,017 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 706 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State University - Main Campus the best school in Ohio for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio Northern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio list. Located in the fringe town of Ada, ONU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

The excellent programs at John Carroll University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Ohio. Located in the 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

Out of the 45 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debtload of $19,453.

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Out of the 45 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Sinclair Community College take out is $14,345.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Sinclair Community College Report

#6

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. CVCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Brecksville.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Report

#7

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH

With a ranking of #7, Athena Career Academy did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the large city of Toledo, Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Athena Career Academy Report

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UC take out $34,580 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Apollo Career Center landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Lima, Apollo JVS is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo 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 city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Toledo Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
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

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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