by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 160 associate degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The clinical laboratory science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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 an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science needs to check out Clover Park Technical College. CPTC is a small public college located in the city of Lakewood.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Clover Park Technical College
Mt. San Antonio College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.
Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their associate degree from Mt. San Antonio College make $4,070 more than the average clinical laboratory science student.
More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Mt. San Antonio College
University of Alaska Anchorage is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. UAA is a large public university located in the city of Anchorage.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from University of Alaska Anchorage
Saddleback College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Saddleback College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science needs to take a look at College of Southern Nevada. CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from College of Southern Nevada
Shoreline Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Shoreline.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Shoreline Community College
Grossmont College is a large public college located in the large suburb of El Cajon.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Grossmont College
College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from College of the Canyons
Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Kapiolani Community College
Portland Community College is a large public college located in the city of Portland.
Students who graduate with their associate from the clinical laboratory science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $48,440.
More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Portland Community CollegeExplore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 97 |
| Oregon | 147 | 36 |
| Washington | 131 | 8 |
| Nevada | 112 | 12 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 4 |
| Alaska | 54 | 2 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Technician | 144 |
| Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions | 9 |
| Histologic Technician | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 8,726 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,927 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3,917 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,485 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1,168 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,155 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,046 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 581 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 499 |
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
