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2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

24 Colleges
$7,964 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$45,700 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Wisconsin. With 344 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best value programs for clinical laboratory science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin

Check out the clinical laboratory science programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Southwest Tech are $4,571 a year. The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest Tech take out is $25,477.

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$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Wisconsin. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Madison College are $4,600 a year. After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Madison College carry an average student debtload of $23,064.

Madison College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin list.

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$6,750 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 per year. While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $362.

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$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Northcentral Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Wisconsin. Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $3,723 per year.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northcentral Technical College Report

$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CVTC are $4,568 a year. While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $25,610 in student debt.

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$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Moraine Park Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Moraine Park Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Moraine Park Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#7

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Blackhawk Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the small suburb of Janesville, BTC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BTC are $4,568 a year.

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$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees

Fox Valley Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at FVTC are $4,746 a year.

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$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Waukesha County Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Wisconsin list. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCTC are $4,488 per year. While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WCTC accumulate an average of around $7,500 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Waukesha County Technical College Report

#10

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI
$4,418 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-State are $4,418 per year.

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Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
Ohio 706
Michigan 336
Indiana 109

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas

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 24 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla.

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