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

29 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 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 the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in the Southwest Region 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 2023 rankings named Southwest University at El Paso the most popular school in the Southwest Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Southwest University at El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the city of El Paso.

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

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Southwest University at El Paso take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,610.

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#2

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Phoenix College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Phoenix College accumulate an average of around $22,411 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Phoenix College Report

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

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

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at San Jacinto College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,300.

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#4

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tarleton State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a large student population.

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

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Tarleton take out $23,340 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. NEO A&M College is a small public school located in the town of Miami.

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

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from NEO A&M College take out $24,559 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Tulsa Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

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

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Tulsa Community College take out $26,841 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Tyler Junior College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Tyler Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tyler.

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

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Houston Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 30% are male.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Houston Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,162.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Houston Community College Report

Austin Community College District 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. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.

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

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Austin Community College District take out an average of $19,230 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#10

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

With a ranking of #10, Central Texas 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 midsize suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Central Texas College Report

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 773
Arizona 280
Oklahoma 93
New Mexico 43

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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