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2026 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Master’s Degree Schools

21 Colleges in the United States
486 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Degrees Awarded
$66,811 Avg Early-Career Salary

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 969 schools to find the best for clinical/medical laboratory science students.

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Best Schools for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in the United States

See the highest-ranked clinical/medical laboratory science schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

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Our analysis ranked Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences the best school in the country for a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Albany. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 13 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences in the most recent year. Graduates of the clinical/medical laboratory science program make about $71,648 in their early career. Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the clinical/medical laboratory science program at Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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Students looking for a strong clinical/medical laboratory science program will find one at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #2. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 14 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $82,903 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,682. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Galveston. About 19 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Medical Branch in the most recent year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from The University Of Texas Medical Branch earn around $59,591 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Medical Branch graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for The University Of Texas Medical Branch

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 44 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $65,280. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. About 30 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio generally make around $66,213. Typical student debt for the program is $20,247. More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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George Washington University earned the #6 position for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $85,028. Students borrow a median of $21,675 to complete this degree. See the full clinical/medical laboratory science program report for George Washington University

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Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #7 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Brookville. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. Long Island University C W Post Campus awarded about 12 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $98,164. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. See the full clinical/medical laboratory science program report for Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

Rush University came in at #8 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Rush University awarded about 35 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Rush University generally make around $71,553. Typical student debt for the program is $31,206. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for Rush University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #9 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. About 29 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $28,199. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. Read more about the clinical/medical laboratory science program at Drexel University

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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #10 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 11 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the clinical/medical laboratory science program make about $70,065 in their early career. More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center earned the #11 position for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Omaha. University Of Nebraska Medical Center awarded about 56 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Medical Center generally make around $66,712. Students borrow a median of $20,905 to complete this degree. See the full clinical/medical laboratory science program report for University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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University Of North Dakota placed #12 among the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 45 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their clinical/medical laboratory science degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $66,551 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Dakota graduates carry a median of $27,847 in student loans. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for University Of North Dakota

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #13 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 32 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $72,390 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $33,814 in student loans. See the full clinical/medical laboratory science program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Upstate Medical University came in at #14 for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Upstate Medical University is a small public school located in the city of Syracuse. Upstate Medical University awarded about 15 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Upstate Medical University earn a median of $63,447 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for Upstate Medical University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #15 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. 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 clinical/medical laboratory science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $62,780. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Get the full clinical/medical laboratory science details for University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Harding University landed the #16 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Harding University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from Harding University generally make around $53,629. Typical student debt for the program is $26,715. More information about a degree in clinical/medical laboratory science from Harding University

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University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences earned the #17 position for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences is a small public school located in the city of San Juan. There were roughly 16 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, clinical/medical laboratory science degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences generally make around $57,949. University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences graduates carry a median of $6,025 in student loans. See the full clinical/medical laboratory science program report for University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University landed the #18 spot for clinical/medical laboratory science this year. This large public university is located in the town of Stephenville. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 42 clinical/medical laboratory science students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton State University in the most recent data year. Clinical/medical Laboratory Science graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $60,501 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,091 to complete this degree. See the full clinical/medical laboratory science program report for Tarleton State University

Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Degree Levels

Explore the best clinical/medical laboratory science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Associate's Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 969 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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