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2023 Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

10 Colleges
$44,743 Avg Salary
$23,265 Avg Student Debt

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.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which online programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges.

Our analysis found Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue an online degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $22,568 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest Tech take out $25,477 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Report

#3

Rush University

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rush University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Rush University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Rush University Report

Out of the 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Northern Michigan University take out is $27,891.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Northern Michigan University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from UWM Flexible Option carry an average student debtload of $31,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $362.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex Report

Eastern Gateway Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Eastern Gateway Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Steubenville.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Eastern Gateway Community College Report

#7

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Stark State College carry an average student debtload of $23,452.

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Rasmussen University - Illinois landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Rasmussen University - Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rockford.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois take out is $26,047.

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James A Rhodes State College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Lima.

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#8

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

With a ranking of #8, Davenport University did quite well on this year’s best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

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State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
Ohio 706
Michigan 336
Indiana 109
Wisconsin 344

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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

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 10 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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