2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 77 schools in the Plains States Region 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.
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 15% Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Our analysis found North Hennepin Community College to be the best value school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Hennepin Community College are $4,882 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Barton County Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Barton Community College are $4,544 a year.
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The excellent programs at Anoka Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Anoka Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees each year. Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Anoka Technical College take out an average of $17,197 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hutchinson Community College is a great value for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hutchinson Community College are $4,470 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Central Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees each year.
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Mid-Plains Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mid-Plains Community College are $4,320 a year.
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Neosho County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Neosho County Community College are $4,000 per year.
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Saint Paul College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Saint Paul College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,041 in tuition and fees each year.
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Lake Superior College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value clinical/medical laboratory science programs. LSC is a small public school located in the small city of Duluth.
LSC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,616 in tuition and fees each year.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public school with a small student population.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year.
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Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized 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.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Plains States Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lake Area Technical Institute | Watertown, SD |
| 13 | Mayo Clinic School of Medicine | Rochester, MN |
| 14 | Hibbing Community College | Hibbing, MN |
| 15 | Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS |
Best 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla.
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