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2025 Best Laboratory Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

12 Colleges in the Plains States Region
273 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in laboratory technician, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #45 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of laboratory technician. Combined, these schools handed out 273 associate degrees in laboratory technician to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Laboratory Technician School for Your Associate Degree

Best Laboratory Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region The clinical laboratory technician associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality clinical laboratory technician program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for laboratory technician students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The clinical laboratory technician 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 Laboratory Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Laboratory Technician in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in laboratory technician.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Clinical Laboratory Technician

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in laboratory technician. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Rasmussen University - Minnesota

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in laboratory technician has to take a look at North Hennepin Community College. North Hennepin Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from North Hennepin Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Alexandria Technical & Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in laboratory technician. ATCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Alexandria.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Alexandria Technical & Community College

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Kirkwood Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in laboratory technician. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Kirkwood Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Hawkeye Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

DMACC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Ankeny.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Des Moines Area Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Southeast Community College Area

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Saint Louis Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Western Dakota Technical Institute

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Barton Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Great Bend.More information about a associate in laboratory technician from Barton County Community College

Best Laboratory Technician Colleges by State

Explore the best laboratory technician colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 299 91
Kansas 275 26
Missouri 210 34
Iowa 200 48
Nebraska 163 17
South Dakota 148 42
North Dakota 144 18

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

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