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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools

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$56,846 Avg Salary
$26,808 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the #13 most popular major in the country with 18,901 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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 Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 324 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Our analysis found Grand Canyon University to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

Women make up 78% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $37,056 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Grand Canyon University Report

#2

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Out of the 324 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Cleveland State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 194 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Cleveland State University, 29% are male and 71% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University accumulate an average of around $30,750 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $152.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Cleveland State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 79% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UC take out an average of $34,238 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the United States. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

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

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UWM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,649. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $362, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Report

Out of the 324 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 79% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from WSU carry an average student debt load of $28,586.

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California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. CSUDH is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Carson.

About 69% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 31% are male.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from CSUDH take out $27,193 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public school with a small student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 29% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UAMS accumulate an average of around $26,719 in student debt.

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#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 64% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $473.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Michigan State University Report

With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. MD Anderson is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Houston.

Of the 69 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at MD Anderson, 28% are male and 72% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at MD Anderson take out an average of $23,729 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

Winston - Salem State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 58 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at WSSU, 16% are male and 84% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at WSSU accumulate an average of around $29,068 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Winston - Salem State University Report

#11

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

Of the 52 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Austin Peay State University, 15% are male and 85% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $24,480 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Austin Peay State University Report

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 47 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at VCU, 21% are male and 79% are female.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at VCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,004.

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With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas Medical Branch did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the fringe town of Galveston.

About 83% of the students majoring in clinical laboratory science at the school are women while 17% are male.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UTMB Galveston take out an average of $29,515 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Texas Medical Branch Report

#14

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

With a ranking of #14, Loma Linda University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

Of the 45 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Loma Linda University, 29% are male and 71% are female.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Loma Linda University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,197.

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#15

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

With a ranking of #15, Idaho State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 72% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at ISU accumulate an average of around $31,513 in student debt.

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University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UMass Lowell is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lowell.

Of the 39 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at UMass Lowell, 26% are male and 74% are female.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UMass Lowell take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,920.

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#15

Hunter College

New York, NY

Hunter College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Hunter is a very large public school located in the large city of New York.

Of the 39 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at Hunter, 36% are male and 64% are female.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Hunter take out an average of $16,793 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#18

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

With a ranking of #18, Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Klamath Falls, OIT is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 58% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at OIT take out an average of $34,825 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#18

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Roosevelt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

Women make up 50% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Roosevelt University Report

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college 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.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at UK accumulate an average of around $24,638 in student debt.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Kentucky Report

#21

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University of Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for clinical/medical laboratory science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the town of Moscow, U of I is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 36 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at U of I, 31% are male and 69% are female.

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Northern Michigan University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Marquette.

Women make up 89% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

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#23

National University

La Jolla, CA

National University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Of the 34 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at National University, 35% are male and 65% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, clinical laboratory science majors at National University accumulate an average of around $35,795 in student debt.

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#23

South College

Knoxville, TN

South College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville.

Of the 34 students majoring in clinical laboratory science at South College, 26% are male and 74% are female.

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With a ranking of #25, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their bachelor’s degree. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lubbock.

Women make up 61% of the clinical laboratory science majors at the school.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from TTUHSC take out $26,509 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Report

#26

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND
#26

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY
#28

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
#31

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
#31

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI
#36

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX
#38

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#38

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS
#38

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY
#38

York College

Jamaica, NY
#38

George Washington University

Washington, DC
#38

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT
#47

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
49 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
49 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
49 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
49 Converse College Spartanburg, SC
49 Marshall University Huntington, WV
54 University of Delaware Newark, DE
54 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
54 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
57 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN
57 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
57 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
57 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
61 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
61 Auburn University Auburn, AL
61 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
61 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
61 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
61 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
61 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
61 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 25 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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