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2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

84 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,593 Associate Degrees
$39,549 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #40 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 84 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for clinical/medical laboratory science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,593 associate degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

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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 the Southeast Region 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete 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 the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the Southeast Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for clinical/medical laboratory science students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

12 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Clinical Laboratory Science

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48 Annual Graduates
$44,294 Median Starting Salary
$26,846 Median Student Debt

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.

Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their associate degree from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale receive $4,745 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

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73 Annual Graduates
$53,085 Median Starting Salary
$17,537 Median Student Debt

Miami Dade College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Associate recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science major at Miami Dade College earn $13,536 more than the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Miami Dade College

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South College
Knoxville, TN
658 Annual Graduates
$24,487 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat South College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from South College

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31 Annual Graduates
$17,104 Median Student Debt

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science has to look into Florida State College at Jacksonville. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Florida State College at Jacksonville

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Located in the small city of Melbourne, EFSC is a public college with a large student population.

Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their associate degree from Eastern Florida State College receive $14,886 more than the typical clinical laboratory science graduate.

More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Eastern Florida State College

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8 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Southern Regional Technical College

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15 Annual Graduates
$15,179 Median Student Debt

Located in the small city of Albany, Albany State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Albany State University

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West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Waco.

Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their associate degree from West Georgia Technical College earn $7,177 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from West Georgia Technical College

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20 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Northern Virginia Community College

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Located in the small city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Students who graduate with their associate from the clinical laboratory science program report average early career income of $34,810.

More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Central Georgia Technical College

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16 Annual Graduates

Delgado Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Delgado Community College

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16 Annual Graduates

Southwest is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Southwest Tennessee Community College

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
13 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
14 Marshall University Huntington, WV
15 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
16 Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS
17 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
18 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
19 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
20 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
21 Davidson County Community College Thomasville, NC

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 143 58
Georgia 121 80
Florida 121 173
North Carolina 120 146
Arkansas 105 33
Tennessee 102 747
Virginia 97 74
West Virginia 92 40
Kentucky 90 60
Louisiana 80 46
South Carolina 77 65
Alabama 69 61

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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 1,533
Histologic Technician 43
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 12
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 5

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 26,382
Health & Medical Administrative Services 8,940
Allied Health Professions 8,188
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 6,189
Dental Support Services 1,480
Health/Medical Prep Programs 938
Health Sciences & Services 924
Mental & Social Health Services 859
Other Health Professions 681
Public Health 260

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