2027 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arizona
[Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science](/majors/health-care-professions/clinical-medical-lab-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for clinical/medical laboratory science students.
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2027 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in clinical/medical laboratory science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools
For return on investment in clinical/medical laboratory science, no school beat Pima Community College this year. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $40,977 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,655 median debt.
Central Arizona College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. Typical student debt for clinical/medical laboratory science graduates is $11,635. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $48,826. Set against $11,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cochise College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,280, with out-of-state students paying around $6,120. Students borrow a median of $12,013 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Cochise College generally make around $40,712. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Mohave Community College one of the best values for clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,208 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,968 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,766 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Mohave Community College generally make around $54,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yavapai College earned it the #5 place for clinical/medical laboratory science. Set in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,948, while out-of-state students pay about $9,486. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $14,087 in student loans. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Yavapai College earn a median of $52,087 early in their careers. Set against $14,087 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Arizona College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Set in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,352 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,552 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,781 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $40,304. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Phoenix College landed the #7 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science value this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Students borrow a median of $20,068 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $59,829. That is a strong return on a $20,068 median debt.
Gateway Community College Central City came in at #8 for value in clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Gateway Community College Central City is a small public school located in the city of Phoenix. Students borrow a median of $15,037 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Gateway Community College Central City generally make around $45,781. Set against $15,037 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Canyon University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,508. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $38,682 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $66,736. That is a strong return on a $38,682 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Pima Medical Institute East Valley earned the #10 position for value in clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Pima Medical Institute East Valley is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $3,167 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Pima Medical Institute East Valley generally make around $31,071. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Brookline College Tempe earned the #11 position for value in clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Brookline College Tempe is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $13,599 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $25,699. That is a strong return on a $13,599 median debt.
Brookline College Tucson ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Set in the city of Tucson, Brookline College Tucson is a small private for-profit institution. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $13,599 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Brookline College Tucson generally make around $25,699. That is a strong return on a $13,599 median debt.
Pima Medical Institute Phoenix earned the #13 position for value in clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Pima Medical Institute Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Pima Medical Institute Phoenix generally make around $33,825.
Brookline College Phoenix ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Brookline College Phoenix is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for clinical/medical laboratory science graduates is $18,118. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Brookline College Phoenix earn a median of $41,439 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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.
