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

54 Colleges
$41,718 Avg Salary
$23,814 Avg Student Debt

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.

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 54 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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 Great Lakes Region .

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

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

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest Tech accumulate an average of around $28,167 in student debt.

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

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,044.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Ivy Tech Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lakeland Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Lakeland is a small public school located in the large suburb of Kirtland.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Lakeland carry an average student debt load of $25,457.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Lakeland Community College Report

#4

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hocking College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Hocking Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Nelsonville.

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

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Out of the 54 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

About 85% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 15% are male.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 81% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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Northern Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Northern Michigan University, 27% are male and 73% are female.

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Elgin Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at ECC, 33% are male and 67% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at ECC accumulate an average of around $24,287 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Elgin Community College Report

#9

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH

Shawnee State University 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 #9 on the list. Located in the town of Portsmouth, Shawnee State University is a public college with a small student population.

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Stautzenberger College - Maumee ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Maumee, Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

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

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 28 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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