2025 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia

If you plan on getting your associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #40 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 39 associate degrees in clinical/medical laboratory science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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 West Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for clinical/medical laboratory science students seeking a an associate degree.

Top West Virginia Schools for an Associate in Clinical Laboratory Science

1

Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV

10 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science has to take a look at Pierpont Community and Technical College. Located in the distant town of Fairmont, Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from Pierpont Community and Technical College

2

BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV

11 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat BridgeValley Community & Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. Located in the suburb of South Charleston, BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in clinical/medical laboratory science from BridgeValley Community & Technical 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
Mississippi	143	58
Georgia	121	80
Florida	121	173
North Carolina	120	146
Arkansas	105	33
Tennessee	102	747
Virginia	97	74
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	39

Most Popular Majors Related to Clinical Laboratory Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Nursing	870
Other Health Professions	662
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services	209
Allied Health Professions	181
Health & Medical Administrative Services	175
Dental Support Services	66
Public Health	40
Mental & Social Health Services	23
Health Sciences & Services	17
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies	12

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.