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South Carolina's medical laboratory science programs show remarkable affordability variation, with Coker University offering the lowest net cost at $18,045 while Charleston Southern reaches $21,955. The state's growing automotive and aerospace industries rely heavily on quality control laboratories, creating steady demand for trained laboratory professionals. These five private institutions maintain acceptance rates between 51% and 94%, with Southern Wesleyan University achieving the highest graduation rate at 52% despite moderate selectivity.
5
Programs
$18,045 – $21,955
Net Price Range
46.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $18,045 $31,854 34.6% 94.1%
2 $19,712 $23,096 47.1% 55.6%
3 $19,968 $27,870 52.0% 51.2%
4 $21,232 $17,046 49.1% 78.0%
5 $21,955 $31,030 48.6% 86.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Coker University the most affordable option for laboratory science students?

Coker University offers the lowest net cost at $18,045 despite having a published tuition of $31,854, indicating substantial financial aid packages. The school maintains a 94% acceptance rate while serving students in Hartsville, though its graduation rate stands at 35%.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

Southern Wesleyan University leads with a 52% graduation rate, followed by Claflin at 49% and Charleston Southern at 49%. Coker University has the lowest completion rate at 35%, while Converse University graduates 47% of its students.

Does in-state tuition vary significantly among these private colleges?

In-state tuition ranges from $17,046 at Claflin University to $31,854 at Coker University, creating a $14,808 difference. However, financial aid equalizes costs considerably, with net prices clustering between $18,045 and $21,955 across all five institutions.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.