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2025 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Far Western US Region

10 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
2,815 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$50,825 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in clinical/medical laboratory science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #93 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,815 degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science School

Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of clinical/medical laboratory science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for clinical/medical laboratory science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

The clinical laboratory science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in the Far Western US Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the Far Western US Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the clinical laboratory science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Clinical Laboratory Science

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA

It is difficult to beat Loma Linda University if you want to pursue a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 22 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
12.1% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Washington - Seattle Campus if you want to pursue a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 33 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Those clinical/medical laboratory science students who get their degree from University of Washington - Seattle Campus make $19,400 more than the typical clinical laboratory science grad.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA

Saddleback College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #332 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Saddleback College is a great college overall.

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science has to look into Mt. San Antonio College. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 97th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 27 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$73,903 Median Starting Salary

OIT is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Klamath Falls. This school ranks 8th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were about 35 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at OIT in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science program at Oregon Institute of Technology make $23,078 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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UAA is a large public university located in the large city of Anchorage. This university ranks 1st out of 4 schools for overall quality in the state of Alaska.

There were approximately 22 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at UAA in the most recent data year. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science degree recipients from University of Alaska Anchorage get an earnings boost of about $30,378 above the average income of clinical/medical laboratory science graduates.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In CA
11.1% Growth in Graduates

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. This college ranks 99th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 9 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent data year.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$44,374 Median Starting Salary

CSUDH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Carson. This university ranks 91st out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 62 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at CSUDH in the most recent data year. After graduating, clinical laboratory science degree recipients typically earn around $44,374 in their early careers.

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National University
San Diego, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Clinical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$55,562 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #249 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means National University is a great university overall.

There were about 31 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the clinical/medical laboratory science program at National University earn $4,737 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OR

Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #381 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Portland Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 3 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Colleges by State

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 277
Washington 300 43
Oregon 266 74
Nevada 192 18
Hawaii 164 11
Alaska 119 10

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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
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 2,085
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 220
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 200
Laboratory Technician 144
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 71
Hematology Technology 58
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 23
Histologic Technician 14

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 28,627
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 19,921
Allied Health Professions 11,943
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 10,180
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9,011
Health Sciences & Services 8,038
Public Health 7,547
Dental Support Services 6,022
Mental & Social Health Services 4,719
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 3,825

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