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

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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked 4th in Tennessee. In fact, 895 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

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 Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

#1

South College

Knoxville, TN

Our analysis found South College to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

Of the 658 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at South College, 10% are male and 90% are female.

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

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southwest Tennessee Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Southwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Memphis.

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

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jackson State Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Jackson, JSCC is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at JSCC, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Northeast State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Tennessee. Northeast State Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Blountville.

Of the 13 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Northeast State Technical Community College, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Volunteer State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Tennessee. VSCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Gallatin.

Women make up 69% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #6, Columbia 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 distant town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Columbia State Community College take out $21,322 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Fortis Institute - Cookeville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Fortis Institute - Cookeville is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Cookeville.

Women make up 70% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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Motlow State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Motlow is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Tullahoma.

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

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Fortis Institute - Nashville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the large city of Nashville, Fortis Institute - Nashville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Fortis Institute - Nashville take out while working on their Associate Degree is $36,784.

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Concorde Career College - Memphis 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 city of Memphis, Concorde Career College - Memphis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 266
North Carolina 240
Kentucky 129
Georgia 137
West Virginia 92
Virginia 189
Louisiana 155
Mississippi 112
South Carolina 91
Alabama 118
Arkansas 136

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

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.

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