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2023 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Texas

50 Colleges
$40,215 Avg Salary
$18,855 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 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.

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 Texas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 50 schools in Texas 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas Medical Branch the most popular school in Texas for clinical/medical laboratory science students. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the fringe town of Galveston.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from UTMB Galveston take out $27,745 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Quest College

San Antonio, TX

Out of the 50 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Quest College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Antonio, Quest College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Quest College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at Southwest University at El Paso helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools in Texas. Located in the city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Southwest University at El Paso take out $26,056 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest University at El Paso Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a great place for clinical/medical laboratory science students. MD Anderson is a fairly small public school located in the city of Houston.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from MD Anderson carry an average student debt load of $23,445.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Report

#5

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Out of the 50 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Tarleton State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Tarleton is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Stephenville.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at Tarleton take out an average of $21,020 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University Report

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. It came in at #6 on the list. TTUHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lubbock.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from TTUHSC carry an average student debt load of $26,068.

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With a ranking of #7, Fortis College - Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students. Located in the large city of Houston, Fortis College - Houston is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, clinical laboratory science graduates from Fortis College - Houston carry an average student debt load of $9,500.

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#8

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Weatherford.

On average, clinical laboratory science graduates from Weatherford College take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Pima Medical Institute - Houston landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. PMI Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

Clinical Laboratory Science majors at PMI Houston take out an average of $3,166 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $29.

Full Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Pima Medical Institute - Houston Report

Pima Medical Institute - San Antonio landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular clinical/medical laboratory science programs. Located in the city of San Antonio, PMI San Antonio is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, clinical laboratory science majors at PMI San Antonio accumulate an average of around $3,166 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $29.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools 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 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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