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2027 Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

[Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology](/majors/health-care-professions/clinical-medical-lab-science/laboratory-sciences-medical-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong laboratory sciences & medical technology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for laboratory sciences & medical technology students.

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• Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

2027 Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in laboratory sciences & medical technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools

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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

$13,060 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,750 Avg Student Debt

$57,808 Median Earnings (10yr)

Northern Illinois University tops our 2027 list of the best value laboratory sciences & medical technology schools in Illinois. Set in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,060. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete the laboratory sciences & medical technology program here. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Northern Illinois University generally make around $70,654. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Illinois State University
Normal, IL

$14,410 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,470 Avg Student Debt

$62,117 Median Earnings (10yr)

Illinois State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for laboratory sciences & medical technology graduates is $25,470. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $65,629. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.