by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of clinical/medical laboratory science. Combined, these schools handed out 64 master's degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The clinical laboratory science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality clinical laboratory science program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their master's degree.
The clinical laboratory science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science has to look into The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a master's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. UAB is a very large public university located in the city of Birmingham.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the clinical laboratory science program make an average of $57,409 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. VCU is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from Virginia Commonwealth University
Augusta University is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from Augusta University
Southern Miss is a large public university located in the small city of Hattiesburg.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from University of Southern Mississippi
MSM is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.More information about a master’s in clinical/medical laboratory science from Morehouse School of Medicine
Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 190 | 18 |
| Virginia | 182 | 9 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 4 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 11 |
| Alabama | 151 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 3 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 6 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | 57 |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 11,075 |
| Public Health | 3,876 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,244 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3,176 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,540 |
| Communication Sciences | 2,085 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,779 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 442 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 400 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 304 |
