2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
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 |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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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