College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2024 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges in Alabama
168 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$40,426 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in clinical/medical laboratory science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #93 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 168 degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Alabama Your choice of clinical/medical laboratory science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science
Master's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science

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 Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.

If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Alabama

The schools below may not offer all types of clinical laboratory science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Alabama Schools in Clinical Laboratory Science

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$57,409 Median Starting Salary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were roughly 13 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham make $16,983 more than the standard clinical laboratory science student.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from University of Alabama at Birmingham

2
Auburn crest
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
$26,000 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science needs to take a look at Auburn University. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 20 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Auburn University

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
44.2% Growth in Graduates

Jefferson State Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #951 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Jeff State is a great college overall.

There were approximately 52 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Jeff State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the clinical laboratory science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $33,664.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Jefferson State Community College

4

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 12th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 29 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Wallace State, Hanceville in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the clinical laboratory science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $34,942.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

5

Located in the small city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 11 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at GSCC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the clinical laboratory science program earn about $37,642 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Gadsden State Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AL
11.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 14th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 17 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Calhoun Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from John C Calhoun State Community College

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$50,091 Median Starting Salary
$26,361 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Montgomery, AUM is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 36th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 24 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at AUM in the most recent year we have data available. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from Auburn University at Montgomery get an earnings boost of about $9,665 above the average income of clinical/medical laboratory science majors.

More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Auburn University at Montgomery

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 137
Florida 282 266
North Carolina 279 240
Virginia 274 189
Tennessee 269 885
South Carolina 248 91
Kentucky 244 129
Louisiana 242 155
Mississippi 234 112
Arkansas 234 136
West Virginia 207 92

View All Rankings >

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 135
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 21
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 12

View All Clinical Laboratory Science Concentrations >

Majors Similar to Clinical Laboratory Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 7,364
Allied Health Professions 1,808
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,586
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,052
Health & Medical Administrative Services 736
Public Health 700
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402

View All Clinical Laboratory Science Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options