Best colleges for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions in Virginia
Ranked by graduate earnings
Virginia Commonwealth University, Northern Virginia Community College and Danville Community College award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Virginia: 46, 32 and 27 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 20 Virginia colleges offer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions and award 320 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 3 bachelor's programs, 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 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Public · Bachelor's degree | $67,072 | 46 | 63% | — | $24,589 |
| 2 | Old Dominion University Norfolk Public · Bachelor's degree | $60,601 | 27 | 46% | — | $26,938 |
| 3 | Radford University Radford Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $63,606 | 17 | 49% | — | — |
Top 3 certificate and associate programs
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk Public · Certificate | $37,354 | 33 | 32% | — | $11,856 |
| 2 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke Public · Certificate | $31,772 | 34 | 40% | — | $5,919 |
| 3 | American National University Salem Private for-profit · Certificate Small program | $21,951 | 5 | 33% | $20,666 | $13,043 |
Colleges awarding the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Virginia
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, 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 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Public | 46 | $67,072 |
| 2 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Public | 32 | Not reported |
| 3 | Danville Community College Danville Public | 27 | Not reported |
| 4 | Old Dominion University Norfolk Public | 27 | $60,601 |
| 5 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap Public | 17 | Not reported |
| 6 | Radford University Radford Public | 17 | $63,606 |
| 7 | Eastern Virginia Career College Fredericksburg Private for-profit | 16 | Not reported |
| 8 | George Mason University Fairfax Public | 13 | Not reported |
| 9 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond Public | 13 | Not reported |
| 10 | Wytheville Community College Wytheville Public | 11 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 10 Virginia colleges offering Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke | Public | 34 |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk | Public | 33 |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg | Public | 6 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville | Public | 6 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Middletown | Public | 5 |
| American National University | Salem | Private for-profit | 5 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff | Public | 5 |
| Chester Career College | CHESTER | Private for-profit | 4 |
| Rappahannock Community College | Glenns | Public | 2 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Medical Equipment Preparers (SOC 31-9093).
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions programs in Virginia.
Which Virginia colleges award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees?+
Virginia Commonwealth University (46 graduates a year), Northern Virginia Community College (32 graduates a year) and Danville Community College (27 graduates a year) award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Virginia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 20 Virginia colleges offer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Which Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions program in Virginia has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Virginia Commonwealth University tops the list at $67,072. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Medical Equipment Preparers earn in Virginia?+
The average annual wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Virginia is $47,510 (median $46,580), across about 1,840 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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