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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio

63 Colleges
$46,549 Avg Salary
$22,017 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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 Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 63 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Ohio.

#1

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Cleveland State University the most popular school in Ohio for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Cleveland State University accumulate an average of around $28,438 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $152.

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The excellent programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Ohio. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at UC take out is $34,580.

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The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at Ohio State take out is $21,500.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbus State Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio list. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Columbus State Community College Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a large student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $14,345 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Sinclair Community College Report

With a ranking of #6, Lakeland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Lakeland is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirtland.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at Lakeland accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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Edison State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the rural area of Piqua, Edison Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio ranking. D Russel Lee Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Hamilton.

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Apollo Career Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Lima, Apollo JVS is a public school with a small student population.

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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Cuyahoga Community College District Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Schools in Ohio award.

Rank College Location
11 Hocking College Nelsonville, OH
12 Belmont College Saint Clairsville, OH
12 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH

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

Explore all the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges 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 26 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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