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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania

32 Colleges
$33,145 Avg Salary
$18,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 200 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

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 Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

Our analysis found DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Memorial Medical Center is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Johnstown.

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#2

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the Sciences. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#3

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harcum College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Harcum College take out is $27,938.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend York College of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York.

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The excellent programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.

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#6

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

With a ranking of #6, Laurel Business Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the small suburb of Uniontown, LBI is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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#7

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Holy Family is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, PA College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from PA College carry an average student debtload of $31,000.

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#10

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

With a ranking of #10, Gwynedd Mercy University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley.

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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
Maryland 87
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 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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