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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas

40 Colleges
$40,215 Avg Salary
$18,855 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 773 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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 Texas ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

Our analysis found Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lubbock.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at TTUHSC take out is $26,068.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas list. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the fringe town of Galveston.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UTMB Galveston take out is $27,745.

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The excellent programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Texas. UT Health San Antonio is a small public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

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The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Texas. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

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Out of the 40 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Fortis College - Houston landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Houston, Fortis College - Houston is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis College - Houston take out is $9,500.

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#6

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, TX

Northeast Texas Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant, NTCC is a public school with a small student population.

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#7

Panola College

Carthage, TX

Panola College 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. Located in the town of Carthage, Panola College is a public school with a small student population.

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#8

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Tarleton is a large public school located in the remote town of Stephenville.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton take out is $21,020.

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Houston Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Houston Community College take out is $17,594.

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 280
Oklahoma 93
New Mexico 43

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

Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science

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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