Best colleges for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions in Pennsylvania
Ranked by graduate earnings
Philadelphia Technician Training, Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania: 149, 39 and 36 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 31 Pennsylvania colleges offer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions and award 496 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions program prepares students for careers as licensed healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic testing on body fluids, such as blood and urine. This program is…
Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia Public · Associate degree | $74,011 | 21 | 24% | — | — |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster Private not-for-profit · Certificate Small program | $68,940 | 6 | 69% | $36,413 | — |
| 3 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg Public · Associate degree Small program | $55,875 | 15 | 21% | — | $29,792 |
| 4 | Harcum College Bryn Mawr Private not-for-profit · Associate degree Small program | $54,790 | 7 | 44% | $27,244 | $33,750 |
| 5 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh Public · Certificate | $28,701 | 29 | 24% | — | $9,435 |
| 6 | Bucks County Community College Newtown Public · Certificate Small program | $14,968 | 17 | 32% | — | $5,271 |
Colleges awarding the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Pennsylvania
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Technician Training Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 149 | Not reported |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 39 | Not reported |
| 3 | Drexel University Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 36 | Not reported |
| 4 | Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood Public | 20 | Not reported |
| 5 | Bucks County Community College Newtown Public | 17 | $14,968 |
| 6 | Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Altoona Public | 16 | Not reported |
| 7 | Penn Commercial Business/Technical School Washington Private for-profit | 15 | Not reported |
| 8 | Reading Area Community College Reading Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 9 | Central Penn College Summerdale Private for-profit | 12 | Not reported |
| 10 | York College of Pennsylvania York Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 21 Pennsylvania colleges offering Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Medical Equipment Preparers (SOC 31-9093).
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What Medical Equipment Preparers earn in Pennsylvania
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Answers for students comparing Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions programs in Pennsylvania.
Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees?+
Philadelphia Technician Training (149 graduates a year), Thomas Jefferson University (39 graduates a year) and Drexel University (36 graduates a year) award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 31 Pennsylvania colleges offer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
How much do Medical Equipment Preparers earn in Pennsylvania?+
The average annual wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Pennsylvania is $46,260 (median $45,820), across about 3,450 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions program?+
The Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions program prepares students for careers as licensed healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic testing on body fluids, such as blood and urine. This program is…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, monitoring, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Medical Equipment Preparers?+
The national job outlook is about +10.0% growth with around 10,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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