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2027 Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in District of Columbia

[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

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 District of Columbia

2027 Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in District of Columbia

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

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

$67,710 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,675 Avg Student Debt

$90,873 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in laboratory sciences & medical technology, no school beat George Washington University this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for laboratory sciences & medical technology graduates is $21,675. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $65,568 early in their careers. Set against $21,675 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 47%.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

$35,810 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,498 Avg Student Debt

$63,066 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in laboratory sciences & medical technology will find it at Howard University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Howard University generally make around $58,495. Set against $25,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 41%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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.