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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

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

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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Ohio. With 706 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Ohio 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.

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

Our analysis found Lakeland Community College to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Ohio. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.

Of the 24 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Lakeland, 33% are male and 67% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Lakeland accumulate an average of around $25,457 in student debt.

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#2

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

The in-demand associate degree programs at Hocking College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Ohio. Hocking Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Nelsonville.

Of the 22 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Hocking Technical College, 55% are male and 45% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbus State Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

Of the 20 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Columbus State, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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#4

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH

The in-demand associate degree programs at Shawnee State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Ohio. Located in the fringe town of Portsmouth, Shawnee State University is a public college with a small student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Maumee, Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Cincinnati State Technical and 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 Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 25% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debt load of $20,910.

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Washington State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the rural area of Marietta, WSCC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 91% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at WSCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,687.

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Sinclair Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $15,897 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#7

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 82% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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#10

Clark State Community College

Springfield, OH

With a ranking of #10, Clark State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Clark State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Springfield.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Clark State Community College carry an average student debt load of $21,373.

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

Explore all the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 216
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

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 20 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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