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Medical lab technician programs in North Carolina

13 medical lab programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these medical lab programs, and North Carolina has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians run the medical lab tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Most need a bachelor's degree, though technicians sometimes qualify with an associate degree and some vocational and technical schools offer technician certificates; some states require a license, and employers may prefer certification.1

In North Carolina, 12 of the 13 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for an associate degree.

By kind, the 13 programs here are medical lab technician (associate degree, 9 programs), medical lab assistant course (3 programs) and medical lab program (level not stated, 1 program).

See the 13 programs

How much do medical lab technician programs cost in North Carolina?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$5,479 to $5,799most of them, usually 76 to 92 weeks long
Other medical lab programs (3 programs)
$180 to $4,000all 3 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
49%
Working 6 months later
71%
Earned a year, estimated
about $42,700
Length
64 to 80 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in North Carolina may also offer medical lab technician programs. How these figures are made

Are there free medical lab technician programs in North Carolina?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 medical lab programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)

    Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Davidson-Davie Community College, ThomasvilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,479

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,857
    Length
    80 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    124
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,479
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College

  • Medical lab assistant courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    HI-6600 Medical Laboratory Assistant

    MedCerts

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MIMedical lab assistant courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, HI-6600 Medical Laboratory Assistant at MedCerts
    More details about HI-6600 Medical Laboratory Assistant at MedCerts
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    6%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,756
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    91
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, HI-6600 Medical Laboratory Assistant at MedCerts

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fayetteville Technical Community College, FayettevilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,700
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Fayetteville Technical Community College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,077
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,813
    Students counted
    88
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,700
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Fayetteville Technical Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420

    Western Piedmont Community College

    Morganton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Piedmont Community College, MorgantonMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,459
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420 at Western Piedmont Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420 at Western Piedmont Community College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,645
    Length
    72 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,950
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,459
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420 at Western Piedmont Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology, Assoc. Applied Science (AAS)

    Southeastern Community College

    Whiteville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, WhitevilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,799

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology, Assoc. Applied Science (AAS) at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology, Assoc. Applied Science (AAS) at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,134
    Length
    96 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,799
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology, Assoc. Applied Science (AAS) at Southeastern Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, AshevilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,799
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,707
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,739
    Students counted
    80
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,799
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology AAS

    Coastal Carolina Community College

    Jacksonville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coastal Carolina Community College, JacksonvilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,976
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS at Coastal Carolina Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology AAS at Coastal Carolina Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    45%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,892
    Length
    76 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,517
    Students counted
    51
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,976
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS at Coastal Carolina Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technician AA/AS

    Wayne Community College

    Goldsboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wayne Community College, GoldsboroMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,655
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician AA/AS at Wayne Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technician AA/AS at Wayne Community College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,388
    Length
    76 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    44
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,655
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician AA/AS at Wayne Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    Beaufort County Community College

    Washington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beaufort County Community College, WashingtonMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,752
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Beaufort County Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Beaufort County Community College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,657
    Length
    92 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,326
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,752
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Beaufort County Community College

  • Medical lab program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

    College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth CityMedical lab program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,100

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at College of the Albemarle
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at College of the Albemarle
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,035
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,559
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,100
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at College of the Albemarle

  • Medical lab assistant courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Lab Assistant - WFD/CE

    Carteret Community College

    Morehead City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Carteret Community College, Morehead CityMedical lab assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,500
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, Medical Lab Assistant - WFD/CE at Carteret Community College
    More details about Medical Lab Assistant - WFD/CE at Carteret Community College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,381
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $120
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $180
    Program website, Medical Lab Assistant - WFD/CE at Carteret Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)HybridAssociate's degree

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    Southwestern Community College

    Sylva

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Southwestern Community College, SylvaMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$41,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,548
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Southwestern Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Southwestern Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,258
    Length
    80 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,548
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Southwestern Community College

  • Medical lab assistant courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Laboratory Assistant

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Hudson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, HudsonMedical lab assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$203
    School website, Medical Laboratory Assistant at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    More details about Medical Laboratory Assistant at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $301
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $203
    School website, Medical Laboratory Assistant at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

How to pay for medical lab technician programs in North Carolina

WIOA funding can pay for medical lab technician programs in North Carolina

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for medical lab technician programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for medical lab technician programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Medical lab technician programs in North Carolina

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
1st of 18
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
7 of 10
medical lab programs here, against the typical state's 4
13 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the medical lab technician programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Medical lab technician programs in Hickory, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville and other North Carolina cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in North Carolina

How medical lab technician programs compare with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in North Carolina

Where the North Carolina medical lab program numbers come from

Which North Carolina medical lab programs are on this list?

These are the medical lab programs North Carolina approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what North Carolina offers.

How the prices and results of North Carolina medical lab programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about medical lab technician programs in North Carolina

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List