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2027 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in New Mexico

9 Colleges in the United States
$13,388 Avg Student Debt
$39,018 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Badge [Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science](/majors/health-care-professions/clinical-medical-lab-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong clinical/medical laboratory science education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for clinical/medical laboratory science students.

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2027 Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in New Mexico

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the clinical/medical laboratory science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools

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Our analysis ranked Clovis Community College the best value for a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science in New Mexico. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $1,592 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $3,344. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $44,390. Set against $11,082 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in clinical/medical laboratory science will find it at New Mexico State University Grants, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Grants, New Mexico State University Grants is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,136 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,272. Students borrow a median of $9,048 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $34,802. Set against $9,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in clinical/medical laboratory science will find it at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus, which ranked #3. Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus is a small public school located in the town of Ruidoso. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,372, with out-of-state students paying around $3,268. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $11,110 in student loans. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus earn a median of $21,129 early in their careers. Set against $11,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #4 makes Central New Mexico Community College one of the best values for clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $34,751. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus earned it the #5 place for clinical/medical laboratory science. Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Roswell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,256, with out-of-state students paying around $5,616. Students borrow a median of $11,110 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $21,129. That is a strong return on a $11,110 median debt.

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University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus landed the #6 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science value this year. University Of New Mexico Valencia County Campus is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Los Lunas. In-state tuition and fees average $1,878, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $10,986 in student loans. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $35,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical/medical laboratory science schools. San Juan College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Farmington. In-state tuition and fees average $1,910, while out-of-state students pay about $5,393. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $16,150 in student loans. Early-career clinical/medical laboratory science graduates make about $41,697. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Santa Fe Community College landed the #8 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science value this year. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $1,851 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,131. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates carry a median of $15,267 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Santa Fe Community College generally make around $51,935. That is a strong return on a $15,267 median debt.

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #9 for value in clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete the clinical/medical laboratory science program here. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $57,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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