Best colleges for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions in Wisconsin
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Northcentral Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Wisconsin: 130, 45 and 40 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 22 Wisconsin colleges offer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions and award 845 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 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public · Bachelor's degree | $62,966 | 130 | 49% | — | $30,500 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point Public · Bachelor's degree | $59,690 | 23 | 51% | — | $31,000 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $68,564 | 14 | 71% | — | $19,500 |
Top 4 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 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore Public · Associate degree | $56,241 | 31 | 66% | — | $19,698 |
| 2 | Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire Public · Associate degree | $47,505 | 21 | 50% | — | $27,066 |
| 3 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee Public · Certificate | $33,784 | 32 | 44% | — | $12,000 |
| 4 | Madison Area Technical College Madison Public · Associate degree | $54,717 | 92 | 29% | — | $26,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Wisconsin
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 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee Public | 130 | $62,966 |
| 2 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau Public | 45 | Not reported |
| 3 | Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac Public | 40 | Not reported |
| 4 | Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids Public | 23 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point Public | 23 | $59,690 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse Public | 14 | $68,564 |
| 7 | Marquette University Milwaukee Private not-for-profit | 12 | Not reported |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison Public | 12 | Not reported |
| 9 | Blackhawk Technical College Janesville Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 10 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton Public | 9 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 12 Wisconsin colleges offering Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University - Madison (Online) | Madison | Private not-for-profit | 254 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison | Public | 92 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee | Public | 46 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee | Public | 32 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore | Public | 31 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex (Online) | Milwaukee | Public | 23 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire | Public | 21 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay | Public | 9 |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse | Public | 8 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin (Graduate only) | Milwaukee | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | Public | 5 |
| Edgewood University | Madison | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Medical Equipment Preparers (SOC 31-9093).
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What Medical Equipment Preparers earn in Wisconsin
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions programs in Wisconsin.
Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees?+
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (130 graduates a year), Northcentral Technical College (45 graduates a year) and Moraine Park Technical College (40 graduates a year) award the most Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions degrees in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 22 Wisconsin colleges offer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Which Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tops the list at $62,966. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Medical Equipment Preparers earn in Wisconsin?+
The average annual wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wisconsin is $48,220 (median $47,570), across about 1,380 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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