2026 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in California
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 46 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for clinical/medical laboratory science students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in California
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Top Schools in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Our analysis ranked Loma Linda University the best school in the country for a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 20 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Loma Linda University in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from Loma Linda University earn around $93,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,094.
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Mti College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Mti College is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Mti College awarded about 78 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical laboratory science program make about $36,215 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,569.
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Mt San Antonio College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 23 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree.
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California State University Dominguez Hills is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, landing the #4 spot this year. California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public school located in the city of Carson. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates 43% of students within six years. About 54 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at California State University Dominguez Hills in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $44,374. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates carry a median of $20,125 in student loans.
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Southwestern College Chula Vista came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Set in the city of Chula Vista, Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public institution. About 17 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Southwestern College Chula Vista generally make around $49,358. Students borrow a median of $11,205 to complete this degree.
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College Of The Canyons ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 24 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Cabrillo College landed the #7 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a large public institution. There were roughly 42 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Cabrillo College earn a median of $47,750 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425.
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Cuesta College placed #8 among the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. Cuesta College awarded about 65 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans.
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De Anza College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. About 24 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans.
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City College Of San Francisco ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 38 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from City College Of San Francisco earn around $100,031 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,332 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Miramar College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 37 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans.
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National University came in at #12 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 39 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of National University earn a median of $55,562 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $38,486.
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Merritt College came in at #13 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Merritt College is a large public school located in the city of Oakland. Merritt College awarded about 17 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete this degree.
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La Sierra University landed the #14 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of Riverside, La Sierra University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. La Sierra University awarded about 13 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from La Sierra University generally make around $51,670. Students borrow a median of $29,507 to complete this degree.
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Folsom Lake College landed the #15 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake College is a large public university. Folsom Lake College awarded about 13 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year.
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Rio Hondo College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Located in the rural area of Whittier, Rio Hondo College is a very large public university. Rio Hondo College awarded about 10 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Rio Hondo College generally make around $95,666. Rio Hondo College graduates carry a median of $15,510 in student loans.
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Palo Verde College earned the #17 position for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the rural area of Blythe, Palo Verde College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 14 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Palo Verde College in the most recent data year.
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Contra Costa Medical Career College came in at #18 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a small private for-profit university. About 293 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Contra Costa Medical Career College in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical/medical laboratory science program make about $44,990 in their early career. Contra Costa Medical Career College graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans.
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Central Coast College placed #19 among the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Central Coast College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Salinas. About 30 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Central Coast College in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Central Coast College earn a median of $31,707 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,580.
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Pima Medical Institute San Marcos earned the #20 position for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Pima Medical Institute San Marcos is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 71 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Pima Medical Institute San Marcos in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from Pima Medical Institute San Marcos earn around $31,071 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $3,167.
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Institute For Business And Technology landed the #21 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Institute For Business And Technology is a small private for-profit university. Institute For Business And Technology awarded about 33 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical laboratory science program make about $31,711 in their early career. Institute For Business And Technology graduates carry a median of $10,451 in student loans.
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Glendale Career College came in at #22 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the city of Glendale, Glendale Career College is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 33 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Career College in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Glendale Career College earn a median of $40,382 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,971.
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Premiere Career College placed #23 among the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Located in the suburb of Irwindale, Premiere Career College is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 15 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Premiere Career College in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Premiere Career College earn a median of $39,459 early in their careers. Premiere Career College graduates carry a median of $6,286 in student loans.
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National Career Education earned the #24 position for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the suburb of Citrus Heights, National Career Education is a small private for-profit institution. About 49 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at National Career Education in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of National Career Education earn a median of $33,979 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,594 to complete this degree.
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High Desert Medical College landed the #25 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lancaster. High Desert Medical College awarded about 38 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from High Desert Medical College earn around $27,467 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,028.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 46 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
