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2025 Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools

112 Colleges in the United States
3,966 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #191 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 112 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,966 degrees in laboratory sciences & medical technology annually.

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Choosing a Great Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology School

Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools The clinical laboratory sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Master's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology in the United States

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 sciences degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

22 Top Schools in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

1
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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA

It's difficult to beat Loma Linda University if you want to pursue a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were about 22 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
63 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in laboratory sciences & medical technology needs to look into The University of Texas Medical Branch. Located in the city of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 63 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
103 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat George Washington University if you want to pursue a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 103 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology. Located in the large city of Houston, MD Anderson is a public university with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 12 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at MD Anderson in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
66 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

TTUHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Lubbock.

There were about 66 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IL
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Rush University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.

There were about 18 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent data year.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
158 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 158 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NY
44 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. This university ranks 14th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 44 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TN

Located in the city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 12 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CT

UCONN is a very large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.

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11
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 27 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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12
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
81 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 81 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.

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13
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
33 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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14
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
149 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

UAMS is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.

There were approximately 149 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UAMS in the most recent data year.

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15
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
35 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 35 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent data year.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
33 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

Hunter is a very large public college located in the city of New York. This college ranks 30th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 33 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent data year.

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LIU Post
Brookville, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NY

Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. This school ranks 24th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 13 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at LIU Post in the most recent data year.

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18
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
33 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 33 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the most recent year we have data available.

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19
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND
117 Clinical Laboratory Sciences Degrees Awarded

UND is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks. This university ranks 3rd out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were roughly 117 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.

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20
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN

IUPUI is a very large public university located in the city of Indianapolis. This university ranks 7th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 16 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

21
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 15 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL
60.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 23 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Santa Fe College in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology students that almost earned our Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools award.

Rank College Location
23 University of Delaware Newark, DE
24 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
25 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY
26 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
27 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
28 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
29 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
30 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
31 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
32 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
33 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
34 University of Massachusetts - Lowell Lowell, MA
35 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
36 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
37 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology by Region

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Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology is one of 12 different types of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 8,296
Laboratory Technician 3,429
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,193
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 822
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 319
Histologic Technician 245
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 184
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 147
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 101
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 72

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