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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region

276 Colleges
$36,178 Avg Salary
$18,271 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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 can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 276 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for clinical laboratory science majors pursuing a .

#1

South College

Knoxville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named South College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for clinical/medical laboratory science students. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at South College take out is $19,584.

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#2

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

The excellent programs at Miami Dade College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at MDC accumulate an average of around $14,250 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Erwin Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, Erwin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Out of the 276 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public school with a small student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at UAMS take out an average of $22,090 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Georgia Technical College is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Warner Robins.

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Orange Technical College - Winter Park Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. OTC Winter Park is a small public school located in the suburb of Winter Park.

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Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Wake Technical Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.

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Hillsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that clinical laboratory science majors at HCC take out is $11,875.

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Ashland Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ACTC is a small public school located in the city of Ashland.

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Southeastern College - Charlotte ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southeastern College - Charlotte is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Charlotte.

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#10

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY

With a ranking of #10, Madisonville Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the rural area of Madisonville, Madisonville Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Arkansas State University - Newport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public school with a small student population.

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Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#15

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

Winston - Salem State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from WSSU carry an average student debt load of $27,850.

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#15

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR

With a ranking of #15, National Park College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the small suburb of Hot Springs, National Park College is a public college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #17, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Paducah.

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#19

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

With a ranking of #19, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Austin Peay State University take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Jefferson State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#21

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale carry an average student debt load of $27,247.

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Technical Education Center-Osceola came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Technical Education Center-Osceola is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Kissimmee.

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#23

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL

Atlantic Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the suburb of Coconut Creek, Atlantic Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Louisville.

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American National University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Salem, American National University is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at American National University accumulate an average of around $13,202 in student debt.

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#26

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA
#26

Lively Technical College

Tallahassee, FL
#29

Allied Health Careers Institute

Murfreesboro, TN
#29

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL
#29

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, GA
#34

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#34

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL
#37

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL
#37

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Academy of Careers and Technology Beckley, WV
43 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
43 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
43 Northeastern Technical College Cheraw, SC
47 Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff, AR
48 Florida Panhandle Technical College Chipley, FL
48 Emerald Coast Technical College DeFuniak Springs, FL
48 Pierpont Community and Technical College Fairmont, WV
48 Martinsburg College Martinsburg, WV
48 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
48 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
48 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
48 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
48 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 266
North Carolina 240
Tennessee 895
Georgia 137
Kentucky 129
West Virginia 92
Virginia 189
Alabama 118
Louisiana 155
Mississippi 112
South Carolina 91
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

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.

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