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2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

8 Colleges in Illinois
63 Associate Degrees
$40,841 Avg Early-Career Salary
an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #40 out of 328 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of clinical/medical laboratory science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 63 associate degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School for Your Associate Degree

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for clinical/medical laboratory science students working on their associate degree.

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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 Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Illinois

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science.

Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Clinical Laboratory Science

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15 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Elgin Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Elgin Community College

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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
8 Annual Graduates

Oakton Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Des Plaines.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Oakton Community College

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8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Southwestern Illinois College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. SWIC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Belleville.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Southwestern Illinois College

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6 Annual Graduates

Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the remote town of Quincy, BRCN is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
3 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Illinois Central College

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10 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Kankakee Community College

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4 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote area of Ullin, Shawnee Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Shawnee Community College

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John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
3 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Carterville, John A Logan College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from John A Logan College

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6 Annual Graduates

Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Rockford.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 196 187
Michigan 192 25
Indiana 123 49
Wisconsin 114 116

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Clinical Laboratory Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Laboratory Technician 59
Histologic Technician 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 2,975
Allied Health Professions 1,144
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 691
Health & Medical Administrative Services 513
Dental Support Services 370
Mental & Social Health Services 32
Health/Medical Prep Programs 15
Communication Sciences 5
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 4
Other Health Professions 4

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