2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked #13 in the country. In fact 18,901 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 32 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for clinical laboratory science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Barton County Community College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Barton Community College are $4,544 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Barton Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,945.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Hennepin Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
North Hennepin Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,882 in tuition and fees each year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at North Hennepin Community College take out an average of $23,627 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Central Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Central Community College carry an average student debtload of $10,069.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mid-Plains Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Mid-Plains Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Paul College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,041 per year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Saint Paul College take out an average of $18,888 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ATCC are $5,910 a year.
ATCC also claimed a spot on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Rochester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,372 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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With a ranking of #8, Lake Area Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LATI are $6,718 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from LATI carry an average student debtload of $20,735.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, LATI also did well on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Hibbing Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Hibbing, Hibbing Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hibbing Community College are $7,071 per year.
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South Central College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the small suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Central College are $5,966 a year.
Request InformationBest Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 192 |
| Iowa | 74 |
| Missouri | 78 |
| Nebraska | 50 |
| Kansas | 80 |
| South Dakota | 81 |
| North Dakota | 72 |
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Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas
Most Popular Majors Related 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.
- 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).
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