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2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arkansas

9 Colleges in Arkansas
499 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$46,213 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in clinical/medical laboratory science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #93 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arkansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 499 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 in Arkansas Your choice of clinical/medical laboratory science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for clinical/medical laboratory science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arkansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Arkansas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the clinical laboratory science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Arkansas Schools in Clinical Laboratory Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
49.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 157 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent year we have data available. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences receive $2,929 more than the typical clinical laboratory science graduate.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,284 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science has to take a look at Arkansas State University - Main Campus. A-State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Jonesboro. A Best Colleges rank of #610 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were about 19 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at A-State 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 $43,284.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AR
50.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat North Arkansas College if you want to pursue a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the remote town of Harrison, Northark is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 26th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 18 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Northark in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AR

It's difficult to beat Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas if you want to pursue a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the rural area of Helena, Phillips County Community College is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 13 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Phillips County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AR
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #618 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harding is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available.

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National Park College crest
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AR
38 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the small suburb of Hot Springs, National Park College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 38 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at National Park College in the most recent data year.

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ATU crest
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AR

ATU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Russellville. This university ranks 15th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 9 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent data year.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AR

UCA is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Conway. A Best Colleges rank of #1059 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from University of Central Arkansas

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In AR
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Beebe, ASU-Beebe is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 12 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at ASU-Beebe in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Arkansas State University - Beebe

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287137
Florida282266
North Carolina279240
Virginia274189
Tennessee269885
South Carolina24891
Kentucky244129
Louisiana242155
Mississippi234112
Alabama233118
West Virginia20792

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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

MajorAnnual Graduates
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist242
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology179
Laboratory Technician39
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions31
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist8

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing2,816
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants2,220
Health Sciences & Services1,493
Allied Health Professions1,184
Health & Medical Administrative Services1,119
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services1,021
Communication Sciences358
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions317
Health/Medical Prep Programs304
Medicine300

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