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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota

24 Colleges
$53,045 Avg Salary
$25,932 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the #14 most popular major in Minnesota with 192 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota

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 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine to be the best school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine accumulate an average of around $24,368 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $26,992 in student debt.

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#3

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Cloud State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at St. Cloud State University take out is $28,941.

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The excellent programs at Anoka Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Minnesota. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Anoka.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Anoka Technical College take out $17,197 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 24 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 5 spot on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

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Winona State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.

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Hibbing Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota ranking. Hibbing Community College is a fairly small public school located in the remote town of Hibbing.

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Bemidji State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.

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#9

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota list. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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#10

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

North Hennepin Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Minnesota list. North Hennepin Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Iowa 74
Missouri 78
Nebraska 50
Kansas 80
South Dakota 81
North Dakota 72

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 24 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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