Best Colleges for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Clinical and Medical Laboratory Science programs prepare students for essential healthcare roles, with graduates earning an average of $57,451 annually. These professionals work behind the scenes in hospitals, research facilities, and diagnostic laboratories, conducting tests that inform critical medical decisions. When evaluating programs among the 116 schools offering this major, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, modern equipment, and strong clinical partnerships. Look for programs with high certification exam pass rates and job placement statistics. Accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences ensures quality standards. Consider faculty expertise, research opportunities, and proximity to major medical centers for internship placement.

Schools Ranked

$68,685

Avg. Program Earnings

61.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Loma Linda University Loma Linda, California	$98,403		private-nonprofit
2	California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, California	$86,867	46.9%	public
3	Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York	$76,460	77.8%	public
4	CUNY York College Jamaica, New York	$74,576	30.3%	public
5	Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York	$72,509	79.8%	private-nonprofit
6	University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York	$70,456	73.4%	public
7	Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York	$69,338	57.1%	public
8	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$67,660	68.9%	private-nonprofit
9	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$67,101	83.8%	public
10	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$67,101	59.5%	public
11	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$67,101	56.7%	public
12	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$67,101	56.9%	public
13	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$67,101	65.4%	public
14	Winona State University Winona, Minnesota	$64,791	60.9%	public
15	Thomas University Thomasville, Georgia	$64,493	27.8%	private-nonprofit
16	SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, New York	$64,493	58.8%	public
17	Rutgers University-Camden Camden, New Jersey	$64,087	66.4%	public
18	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey	$64,087	85.0%	public
19	Rutgers University-Newark Newark, New Jersey	$64,087	67.6%	public
20	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	$63,935	59.1%	public
21	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$63,355	83.7%	public
22	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$63,005	48.1%	private-nonprofit
23	University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland	$63,005		public
24	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, New York	$63,005	68.8%	private-nonprofit
25	College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, New York	$63,005	32.8%	public