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2027 Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Minnesota

[Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology](/majors/health-care-professions/clinical-medical-lab-science/laboratory-sciences-medical-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 Minnesota

2027 Best Value Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Minnesota

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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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

$10,245 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,882 Avg Student Debt

$55,813 Median Earnings (10yr)

Saint Cloud State University earned the #1 spot for value among laboratory sciences & medical technology schools in Minnesota. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Students borrow a median of $28,882 to complete the laboratory sciences & medical technology program here. Early-career laboratory sciences & medical technology graduates make about $74,147. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

$17,214 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,875 Avg Student Debt

$69,020 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #2 place for laboratory sciences & medical technology. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates carry a median of $25,875 in student loans. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $73,403 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,875 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.