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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee

21 Colleges
$40,644 Avg Salary
$20,715 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked 4th in Tennessee. In fact, 895 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 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 Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee

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 The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public college with a small student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Report

#2

South College

Knoxville, TN

The excellent programs at South College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Tennessee. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from South College carry an average student debtload of $19,584.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Allied Health Careers Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Allied Health Careers Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 21 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Fortis Institute - Cookeville landed the # 4 spot on the list. Fortis Institute - Cookeville is a small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Cookeville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the rural area of Elizabethton, TCAT - Elizabethton is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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Jackson State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Jackson, JSCC is a public school with a small student population.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #7 on the list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, TCAT - Murfreesboro is a public school with a fairly small student population.

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#9

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Clarksville.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Austin Peay State University take out is $21,500.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Austin Peay State University Report

Southwest Tennessee Community College 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. Southwest is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Memphis.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Tennessee Community College Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 266
North Carolina 240
Kentucky 129
Georgia 137
West Virginia 92
Virginia 189
Louisiana 155
Mississippi 112
South Carolina 91
Alabama 118
Arkansas 136

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 21 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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