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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Maryland

10 Colleges
$44,611 Avg Salary
$16,164 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 87 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Maryland college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

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 Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Maryland to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Maryland

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

#1

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Our analysis found Salisbury University to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Salisbury is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Salisbury accumulate an average of around $24,500 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at University of Maryland - Baltimore helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Maryland. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UMB is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UMB take out $23,068 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Stevenson University

Stevenson, MD

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Stevenson University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Stevenson.

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#4

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Howard Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Maryland list. HCC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

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Out of the 10 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Anne Arundel Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. AACC is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.

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With a ranking of #6, Community College of Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Hagerstown Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from HCC carry an average student debtload of $14,250.

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#8

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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College of Southern Maryland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD

With a ranking of #10, Allegany College of Maryland did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the small city of Cumberland, Allegany College of Maryland is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 499
Pennsylvania 200
New Jersey 138
District of Columbia 168
Delaware 29

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, clinical/medical laboratory science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations

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 10 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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