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2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

430 Colleges in the United States
18,901 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$42,036 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in clinical/medical laboratory science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #93 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 430 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of clinical/medical laboratory science. Combined, these schools handed out 18,901 degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools Your choice of clinical/medical laboratory science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Master's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Doctor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science

The clinical laboratory science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of clinical laboratory science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Clinical Laboratory Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
14.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science needs to check out The University of Texas Medical Branch. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 95 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch make $15,284 more than the average clinical laboratory science student.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$99,977 Median Starting Salary

Loma Linda University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 45 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from Loma Linda University receive an earnings boost of around $57,941 over the typical income of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
54.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science has to check out University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 79 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent year we have data available. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences get an earnings boost of approximately $7,105 above the average income of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
28.7% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 80 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from Ohio State University - Main Campus receive an earnings boost of about $16,475 above the typical earnings of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

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UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.

There were about 30 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio earn $8,953 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
66 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$56,565 Median Starting Salary

TTUHSC is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Lubbock.

There were approximately 66 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center make $14,529 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 53 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make $30,223 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
38.0% Growth in Graduates

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. This university ranks 5th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 50 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science major at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale make $2,258 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
20.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 43 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at Rush University get $16,941 above the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$42,000 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 157 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the clinical laboratory science program state that they receive average early career income of $42,000.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$61,159 Median Starting Salary

UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.

There were about 20 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center receive $19,123 more than the average clinical laboratory science grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$57,922 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were about 94 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from University of North Dakota make $15,885 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$65,666 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 40 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn $23,630 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
33 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded

UNMC is a small public university located in the city of Omaha.

There were about 33 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$66,369 Median Starting Salary
$15,375 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 29 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus get $24,333 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
49.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 23rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 138 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science degree program at Miami Dade College earn $11,049 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$32,844 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. After graduation, clinical laboratory science degree recipients typically make about $32,844 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$55,668 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public university located in the city of Syracuse.

There were roughly 30 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Upstate Medical University earn $13,632 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$46,419 Median Starting Salary
$17,594 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 17th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 20 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Houston Community College make $4,383 more than the typical clinical laboratory science grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
32.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.

There were approximately 62 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at CCRI in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the clinical laboratory science program make about $37,740 in their early career salary.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$46,427 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 60 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Phoenix College earn $4,391 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$46,159 Median Starting Salary

Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Saint Paul. This college ranks 37th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 56 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from Saint Paul College earn $4,123 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 28 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science program at Stony Brook University make $36,947 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MI

U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were about 10 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
175 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$58,703 Median Starting Salary

UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were about 175 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science major at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make $16,667 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Rest of the Top Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

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University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Boston University
Boston, MA

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

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South College
Knoxville, TN

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Hunter College
New York, NY
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Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 430 different United States clinical/medical laboratory science schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI
51 University of Mississippi University, MS
52 Weber State University Ogden, UT
53 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
54 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
55 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX
56 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
57 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
58 Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN
59 Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL
60 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
61 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
62 University of California - Davis Davis, CA
63 LIU Post Brookville, NY
64 St Philip’s College San Antonio, TX

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students that almost earned our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools award.

Rank College Location
65 Auburn University Auburn, AL
66 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
67 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
68 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
69 Albany State University Albany, GA
70 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
71 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
72 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
73 Bronx Community College Bronx, NY
74 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
75 Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI
76 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
77 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
78 Seattle University Seattle, WA
78 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
79 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI
80 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
81 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
82 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
83 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
84 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
85 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
86 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science by Region

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Region
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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

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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
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629

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