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

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

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

In 2020-2021, 773 degrees and certificates were awarded to clinical/medical laboratory science students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

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 in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Texas 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 Texas.

Our analysis found Southwest University at El Paso to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Texas. Located in the city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit college 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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means San Jacinto Community College is a great place 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 fairly 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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#3

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tarleton State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. 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.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University Report

#4

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tyler Junior College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Houston Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Texas. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.

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

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Houston Community College take out an average of $19,162 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #6, Austin Community College District 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 Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school with a very large student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $19,230.

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#7

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

Central Texas College 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 #7 on the list. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Killeen.

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

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#8

Grayson College

Denison, TX

Grayson College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 88% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Grayson College take out an average of $21,049 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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McLennan Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from MCC take out $17,930 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#10

Panola College

Carthage, TX

Panola College 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 #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Carthage, Panola College is a public college with a small student population.

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

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 280
Oklahoma 93
New Mexico 43

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 18 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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