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2026 Best Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

28 Colleges in the United States
890 Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology Degrees Awarded
$60,035 Avg Early-Career Salary

Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their laboratory sciences & medical technology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 67 schools to find the best for laboratory sciences & medical technology students.

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Best Schools for Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology

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Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 school for laboratory sciences & medical technology. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for George Mason University

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Students looking for a strong laboratory sciences & medical technology program will find one at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 24 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $56,721. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology, ranking #3. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Little Rock. There were roughly 345 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences in the most recent data year. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates of University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences earn a median of $59,134 early in their careers. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences graduates carry a median of $19,999 in student loans. Read more about the laboratory sciences & medical technology program at University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Central Florida one of the top schools for laboratory sciences & medical technology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $62,453 early in their careers. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,405 in student loans. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for University Of Central Florida

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Carolinas College Of Health Sciences came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. Carolinas College Of Health Sciences is a small public school located in the city of Charlotte. There were roughly 16 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Carolinas College Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Graduates of the laboratory sciences & medical technology program make about $62,885 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from Carolinas College Of Health Sciences

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University Of Louisiana Monroe placed #6 among the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 21 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Monroe in the most recent year. Graduates of the laboratory sciences & medical technology program make about $64,772 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,053. Read more about the laboratory sciences & medical technology program at University Of Louisiana Monroe

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University Of Kentucky earned the #7 position for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 28 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $59,282 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for University Of Kentucky

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Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #8 position for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $67,072. Typical student debt for the program is $24,589. More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from Virginia Commonwealth University

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The University Of West Florida ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of West Florida awarded about 47 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $65,673. The University Of West Florida graduates carry a median of $21,032 in student loans. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for The University Of West Florida

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans landed the #10 spot for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of New Orleans. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans awarded about 24 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology graduates of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans earn a median of $61,067 early in their careers. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans graduates carry a median of $38,689 in student loans. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University landed the #11 spot for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Set in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Radford University awarded about 16 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $63,606. Typical student debt for the program is $25,514. More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from Radford University

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College came in at #12 for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville. Santa Fe College awarded about 16 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the laboratory sciences & medical technology program make about $45,407 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,558 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from Santa Fe College

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 16 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their laboratory sciences & medical technology degree from University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn around $62,780 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Austin Peay State University landed the #14 spot for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public university. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. Austin Peay State University awarded about 47 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Austin Peay State University generally make around $70,028. Students borrow a median of $22,810 to complete this degree. Read more about the laboratory sciences & medical technology program at Austin Peay State University

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Old Dominion University came in at #15 for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Old Dominion University awarded about 19 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their laboratory sciences & medical technology degree from Old Dominion University earn around $60,601 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,938. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for Old Dominion University

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Lincoln Memorial University placed #16 among the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. Set in the town of Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at Lincoln Memorial University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Lincoln Memorial University generally make around $64,307. Lincoln Memorial University graduates carry a median of $20,693 in student loans. More information about a degree in laboratory sciences & medical technology from Lincoln Memorial University

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Winston Salem State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. Winston Salem State University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 58 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Winston Salem State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Winston Salem State University generally make around $60,442. Typical student debt for the program is $25,361. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for Winston Salem State University

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Louisiana State University Alexandria landed the #18 spot for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Set in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public institution. Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates 34% of students within six years. Louisiana State University Alexandria awarded about 18 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Louisiana State University Alexandria generally make around $47,702. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete this degree. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for Louisiana State University Alexandria

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #19 position for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. This very large public university is located in the town of University. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 18 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their laboratory sciences & medical technology degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $54,947 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete this degree. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Georgia Southern University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at Georgia Southern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $62,447. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for Georgia Southern University

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport landed the #21 spot for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Set in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport is a small public institution. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport awarded about 10 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their laboratory sciences & medical technology degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport earn around $64,525 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $40,400 to complete this degree. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

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Florida Gulf Coast University earned the #22 position for laboratory sciences & medical technology this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 24 laboratory sciences & medical technology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $58,048. Typical student debt for the program is $20,015. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Mcneese State University placed #23 among the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Lake Charles. Mcneese State University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 18 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at Mcneese State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their laboratory sciences & medical technology degree from Mcneese State University earn around $46,529 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,433 to complete this degree. See the full laboratory sciences & medical technology program report for Mcneese State University

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Marshall University placed #24 among the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 11 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees were awarded at Marshall University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, laboratory sciences & medical technology degree recipients from Marshall University generally make around $60,610. Typical student debt for the program is $24,698. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for Marshall University

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Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #25 among the best laboratory sciences & medical technology schools. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Jonesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Arkansas State University Main Campus awarded about 12 laboratory sciences & medical technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their laboratory sciences & medical technology degree from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn around $56,697 in the first couple years of their career. Arkansas State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,399 in student loans. Get the full laboratory sciences & medical technology details for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 67 schools evaluated.

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