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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee

22 Colleges
$40,644 Avg Salary
$20,715 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, clinical/medical laboratory science was ranked 4th in Tennessee. In fact, 895 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

#1

South College

Knoxville, TN

Our analysis found South College to be the most popular school for clinical/medical laboratory science students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from South College carry an average student debt load of $19,584.

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#2

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Peay State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Austin Peay State University take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

Out of the 22 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Elizabethton, TCAT - Elizabethton is a public college with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at Allied Health Careers Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Allied Health Careers Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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The excellent programs at Southwest Tennessee Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Tennessee. Southwest is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Memphis.

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With a ranking of #6, Lincoln Memorial University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the town of Harrogate, LMU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Lincoln Memorial University Report

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public school with a small student population.

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Nashville State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Nashville State Community College take out $14,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

With a ranking of #9, Jackson State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the city of Jackson, JSCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Roane 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 #10 on the list. Roane State Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Harriman.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

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

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 22 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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