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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region

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In 2020-2021, 3,912 people earned their degree in laboratory sciences and medical technology, making the major the 191st most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 357 laboratory sciences and medical technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 47 colleges that offered a degree in laboratory sciences and medical technology. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their laboratory sciences and medical technology program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology in the Plains States Region

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Allen College
Waterloo, Iowa

Out of the 47 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Allen College landed the #1 spot on the list. Allen College is located in Waterloo, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska Medical Center. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region. UNMC is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Nebraska Medical Center Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region. UND is a fairly large school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 77 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UND Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

Out of the 47 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #4 spot on the list. South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at South Dakota State

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Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Wichita State University Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 19 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at St. Cloud State University

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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of South Dakota is a medium-sized public school situated in Vermillion, South Dakota. It awarded 11 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at University of South Dakota

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Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota

Minot State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Minot, North Dakota, and it awarded 3 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Full MSU Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 9 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Winona State University

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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa

Wartburg College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. Wartburg is a small school located in Waverly, Iowa that handed out 1 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Wartburg College Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at North Dakota State University

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Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota

Northern State University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Northern State University is a public institution located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at NSU

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Northwestern College
Orange City, Iowa

Northwestern College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Orange City, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s clinical laboratory sciences students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Northwestern College

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 8 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Minnesota State University - Mankato

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Valley City State University
Valley City, North Dakota

Valley City State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #18. Valley City State University is a public institution located in Valley City, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Valley City State University

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Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa

Dordt University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. Dordt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Dordt

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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

With a ranking of #20, Mount Mercy University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and it awarded 1 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Morningside College
Sioux City, Iowa

Morningside College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Sioux City, Iowa, and it awarded 1 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Morningside

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Bemidji, Minnesota, and it awarded 2 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Bemidji State University

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Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marshall, Minnesota. It awarded 1 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Missouri Southern State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri Southern is a public institution located in Joplin, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology at Missouri Southern

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Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas

Washburn University ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Clinical Laboratory Sciences Major in the Plains States Region list. Washburn University is a medium-sized school located in Topeka, Kansas that handed out 2 ’s clinical laboratory sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Washburn University Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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