by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 18,901 people earned their degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, making the major the 93rd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, clinical/medical laboratory science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $42,036 and had an average of $19,885 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major” ranking analyzed 616 colleges that offered a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in clinical/medical laboratory science.
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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major” list to help you make the college decision.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for clinical laboratory science students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 692 diplomas to qualified ’s clinical laboratory science students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cleveland State University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 203 degrees to qualified ’s clinical laboratory science students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s clinical laboratory science degrees to 197 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Weber State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Weber State University is a large school located in Ogden, Utah that handed out 174 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Out of the 616 schools in the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 175 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s clinical laboratory science degrees to 135 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
George Washington University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 157 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #8, California State University - Dominguez Hills did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Carson, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s clinical laboratory science degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Southwest University at El Paso did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking, coming in at #9. Southwest University at El Paso is a small school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 81 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Full Southwest University at El Paso Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report
With a ranking of #9, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 81 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Read more about Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Michigan State
Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s clinical laboratory science degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Ohio State University - Main Campus
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this small public school awarded 79 diplomas to qualified ’s clinical laboratory science students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #13, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Located in Houston, Texas, this small public school awarded 78 diplomas to qualified ’s clinical laboratory science students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at MD Anderson
Tarleton State University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Tarleton is located in Stephenville, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Tarleton State University
Miami Dade College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Miami Dade College is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 138 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The University of Texas Medical Branch landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. This small school is located in Galveston, Texas, and it awarded 95 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full UTMB Galveston Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report
Winston - Salem State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 58 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 56 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 53 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Rutgers New Brunswick Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report
With a ranking of #19, Northern Michigan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized school located in Marquette, Michigan that handed out 53 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Northern Michigan University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report
With a ranking of #21, Austin Peay State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 52 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Austin Peay State University Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report
Drexel University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking, coming in at #22. Drexel is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 50 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.
Hunter College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s clinical laboratory science degrees to 67 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Hunter College
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 50 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report
Idaho State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major list. ISU is a fairly large school located in Pocatello, Idaho that handed out 45 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science at Idaho State University
Loma Linda University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Clinical Laboratory Science Major ranking. This small school is located in Loma Linda, California, and it awarded 45 ’s clinical laboratory science degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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Not only did these schools make the top 49 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Wayne State University | Detroit, MI |
| 51 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 51 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 51 | Brigham Young University - Provo | Provo, UT |
| 51 | Brookline College - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 51 | Upstate Medical University | Syracuse, NY |
| 51 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 58 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX |
| 58 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV |
| 58 | University of Washington - Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA |
| 61 | Wichita State University | Wichita, KS |
| 61 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY |
| 61 | York College | Jamaica, NY |
| 61 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 65 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK |
| 86 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| 93 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 93 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 93 | University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI |
| 93 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 93 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY |
| 93 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 93 | Alamance Community College | Graham, NC |
| 93 | Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH |
| 93 | Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH |
| 93 | The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center | Memphis, TN |
| 93 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 93 | University of New Mexico - Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM |
| 93 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, NE |
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