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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree School for You

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the #13 most popular major in the country with 18,901 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 301 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the clinical laboratory science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

South College

Knoxville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named South College the most popular school in the United States for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

About 90% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 10% are male.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at South College take out an average of $24,304 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at South College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwest University at El Paso. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 81 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Southwest University at El Paso, 19% are male and 81% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Southwest University at El Paso take out an average of $26,610 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Out of the 301 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami Dade College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 71% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at MDC accumulate an average of around $22,403 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Miami Dade College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Weber State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 73% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at WSU take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,218.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means George Washington University is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 50 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at GWU, 54% are male and 46% are female.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from GWU take out $15,538 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.

Women make up 65% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,649.

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Wake Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.

Women make up 71% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $33,941 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Southwest Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Fennimore.

About 89% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 11% are male.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $28,167.

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

#9

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY

SUNY Broome landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. SUNY Broome is a small public school located in the suburb of Binghamton.

About 84% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 16% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at SUNY Broome accumulate an average of around $25,863 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at SUNY Broome Report

#10

Portland Community College

Portland, OR

Portland Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.

Women make up 75% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Portland Community College take out an average of $31,376 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Portland Community College Report

#11

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #11, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Of the 34 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Ivy Tech Community College, 21% are male and 79% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $21,044 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #12, Bronx Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 27% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from BCC carry an average student debt load of $21,615.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Bronx Community College Report

#13

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Phoenix.

About 72% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 28% are male.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Phoenix College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,411.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Phoenix College Report

#14

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA

Reynolds Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Richmond.

About 84% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 16% are male.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Reynolds Community College take out $18,845 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Reynolds Community College Report

Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.

About 74% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 26% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at FSCJ accumulate an average of around $13,686 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #16, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 90% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at San Jacinto College take out an average of $11,300 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Tarleton is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Stephenville.

About 79% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 21% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Tarleton accumulate an average of around $23,340 in student debt.

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#17

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH

With a ranking of #17, Lakeland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Kirtland, Lakeland is a public college with a small student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 33% are male.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Lakeland take out $25,457 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Mt. SAC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Walnut.

About 79% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 21% are male.

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#20

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ

Mercer County Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools list. Mercer County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of West Windsor.

Women make up 68% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #20, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 14% are male.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Jeff State take out $9,036 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#20

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Hocking College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of Nelsonville, Hocking Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

About 45% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 55% are male.

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Community College of Allegheny County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 21 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at CCAC, 43% are male and 57% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at CCAC accumulate an average of around $26,226 in student debt.

Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Community College of Allegheny County

#23

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

With a ranking of #23, Tyler Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 95% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of Miami, NEO A&M College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 21 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at NEO A&M College, 14% are male and 86% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at NEO A&M College accumulate an average of around $24,559 in student debt.

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#31

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, MO
#32

Casper College

Casper, WY
#35

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX
#35

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY
#35

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY
#40

Grayson College

Denison, TX
#40

North Georgia Technical College

Clarkesville, GA
#40

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN
#40

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA
#40

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
50 Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS
50 Quinebaug Valley Community College Danielson, CT
50 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK
50 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
50 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
50 Brookline College - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
50 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
50 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI
50 Albany State University Albany, GA
59 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA
59 Folsom Lake College Folsom, CA
59 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH
59 John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner, AL
59 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
59 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
59 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
59 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA
59 Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
59 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 26 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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