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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #40 most popular associate degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of clinical/medical laboratory science. Combined, these schools handed out 58 associate degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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

Your choice of clinical/medical laboratory science for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality clinical laboratory science program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Early-Career Earnings

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on clinical/medical laboratory science students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of clinical/medical laboratory science students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt clinical/medical laboratory science students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized clinical/medical laboratory science related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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

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

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science.

Top Mississippi Schools for an Associate in Clinical Laboratory Science

1

Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS

15 Annual Graduates

Mississippi Delta Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public college located in the town of Moorhead.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Mississippi Delta Community College

2

Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS

10 Annual Graduates

$32,145 Median Starting Salary

Pearl River Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Poplarville.

After graduation, clinical laboratory science associate recipients usually make an average of $32,145 in their early careers.

More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Pearl River Community College

3

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS

9 Annual Graduates

$9,785 Median Student Debt

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science needs to look into Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Perkinston.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

4

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS

5 Annual Graduates

Meridian Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. MCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Meridian.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Meridian Community College

5

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

8 Annual Graduates

Hinds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the fringe town of Raymond.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Hinds Community College

6

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS

5 Annual Graduates

Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Wesson.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Copiah-Lincoln Community College

7

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS

4 Annual Graduates

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a small public college located in the town of Booneville.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Northeast Mississippi Community College

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
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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Rankings in Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Laboratory Technician	56
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology	2

Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Nursing	1,269
Health/Medical Prep Programs	429
Allied Health Professions	412
Health & Medical Administrative Services	272
Health Sciences & Services	269
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services	171
Dental Support Services	83
Mental & Social Health Services	27
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	20
Public Health	7

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla. More about our data sources and methodologies.