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Medical lab technician programs in Ohio

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

19 schools offer these medical lab programs, and Ohio 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 Ohio, 6 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 9 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 19 programs here are medical lab technician (associate degree, 14 programs), medical lab assistant course (4 programs) and medical lab scientist (bachelor's degree, 1 program).

See the 19 programs

How much do medical lab technician programs cost in Ohio?

Two-year degrees (14 programs)
$8,462 to $13,964most of them
Bachelor's degrees (1 program)
Not reportedno usable price
Other medical lab programs (4 programs)
$550 to $4,000all 4 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
61%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $52,000
Length
Not reported
None of the 19 programs report it

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

Are there free medical lab technician programs in Ohio?

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

All 19 medical lab programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

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19 programs

  • 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, estimatedNot reported
    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
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    180
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, HI-6600: Medical Laboratory Assistant at MedCerts

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Laboratory Science - Medical Lab Technician

    Hocking College

    Logan

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hocking College, LoganMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,500
    Price if you pay yourself$19,888

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Laboratory Science - Medical Lab Technician at Hocking College
    More details about Laboratory Science - Medical Lab Technician at Hocking College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,371
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    93
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,888
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Laboratory Science - Medical Lab Technician at Hocking College

  • Medical lab scientist (bachelor's degree)In personEducation and courses

    Medical Laboratory Science, BS

    The University of Toledo

    Toledo

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    The University of Toledo, ToledoMedical lab scientist (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Science, BS at The University of Toledo
    More details about Medical Laboratory Science, BS at The University of Toledo
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,557
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    79
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Science, BS at The University of Toledo

  • Medical lab assistant courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Clinical Lab Assistant

    Larock Healthcare Academy

    Florence, KY

    No diploma needed

    Larock Healthcare Academy, Florence, KYMedical lab assistant courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$90,900
    Price if you pay yourself$699
    Program website, Clinical Lab Assistant at Larock Healthcare Academy
    More details about Clinical Lab Assistant at Larock Healthcare Academy
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,719
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    66
    Earned a year, estimated
    $90,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $699
    Program website, Clinical Lab Assistant at Larock Healthcare Academy

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    Clark State College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Clark State College, SpringfieldMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$69,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,200
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Clark State College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Clark State College
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,404
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $69,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,200
    School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Clark State College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    MLT - Medical Lab Tech

    Washington State Community College

    Marietta

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Washington State Community College, MariettaMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,000
    Price if you pay yourself$12,736
    Program website, MLT - Medical Lab Tech at Washington State Community College
    More details about MLT - Medical Lab Tech at Washington State Community College
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    45%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,488
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,356
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,736
    Program website, MLT - Medical Lab Tech at Washington State Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Medical Laboratory

    Shawnee State University

    Portsmouth

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Shawnee State University, PortsmouthMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,547
    Program website, Medical Laboratory at Shawnee State University
    More details about Medical Laboratory at Shawnee State University
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,437
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,547
    Program website, Medical Laboratory at Shawnee State University

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Clinical Laboratory Technology

    Sinclair Community College

    Dayton

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Sinclair Community College, DaytonMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$57,900
    Price if you pay yourself$8,462
    Program website, Clinical Laboratory Technology at Sinclair Community College
    More details about Clinical Laboratory Technology at Sinclair Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,475
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,462
    Program website, Clinical Laboratory Technology at Sinclair Community College

  • Medical lab assistant courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    MLT Clinical Laboratory Assisting Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusMedical lab assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$35,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,296
    Program website, MLT Clinical Laboratory Assisting Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about MLT Clinical Laboratory Assisting Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,911
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,296
    Program website, MLT Clinical Laboratory Assisting Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S.

    Edison State Community College

    Piqua

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Edison State Community College, PiquaMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$59,100
    Price if you pay yourself$15,370
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S. at Edison State Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S. at Edison State Community College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,770
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,460
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,370
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S. at Edison State Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Clinical Laboratory Science Technology

    Lorain County Community College

    Elyria

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Lorain County Community College, ElyriaMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$47,100
    Price if you pay yourself$11,309

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Clinical Laboratory Science Technology at Lorain County Community College
    More details about Clinical Laboratory Science Technology at Lorain County Community College
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,767
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,105
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,309
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Clinical Laboratory Science Technology at Lorain County Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Laboratory

    Zane State College

    Zanesville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Zane State College, ZanesvilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,902
    Program website, Medical Laboratory at Zane State College
    More details about Medical Laboratory at Zane State College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,902
    Program website, Medical Laboratory at Zane State College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician

    Youngstown State University

    Youngstown

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Youngstown State University, YoungstownMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,015
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician at Youngstown State University
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician at Youngstown State University
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,015
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technician at Youngstown State University

  • Medical lab assistant courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Laboratory Assisting

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ohio School of Phlebotomy, ColumbusMedical lab assistant courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$550
    Program website, Clinical Laboratory Assisting at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    More details about Clinical Laboratory Assisting at Ohio School of Phlebotomy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $550
    Program website, Clinical Laboratory Assisting at Ohio School of Phlebotomy

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Cuyahoga Community College, ClevelandMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,770
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,770
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Cuyahoga Community College

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Laboratory Technology

    Marion Technical College

    Marion

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Marion Technical College, MarionMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,290
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Marion Technical College
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Marion Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,290
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Marion Technical College

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

    Lab Technician (LAB)

    Belmont College

    Saint Clairsville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Belmont College, Saint ClairsvilleMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,964
    Program website, Lab Technician (LAB) at Belmont College
    More details about Lab Technician (LAB) at Belmont College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,829
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,964
    Program website, Lab Technician (LAB) at Belmont College

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

    Medical Laboratory Technician

    Laurel Technical Institute

    Hermitage, PA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laurel Technical Institute, Hermitage, PAMedical lab technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$39,040
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Laurel Technical Institute
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Laurel Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,444
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $39,040
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Laurel Technical Institute

  • Medical lab technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Medical Laboratory Technician

    Kentucky Community & Technical College System

    Maysville, KY

    No diploma needed

    Kentucky Community & Technical College System, Maysville, KYMedical lab technician (associate degree)In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Kentucky Community & Technical College System
    More details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Kentucky Community & Technical College System
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Kentucky Community & Technical College System

How to pay for medical lab technician programs in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for medical lab technician programs in Ohio

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 Ohio

programs with a price cost under $5,000
5 of 17
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
8th of 18
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
10 of 10
most medical lab programs of any state, after Minnesota
2nd

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 Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland and other Ohio cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in Ohio

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

Where the Ohio medical lab program numbers come from

Which Ohio medical lab programs are on this list?

These are the medical lab programs Ohio 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 Ohio offers.

How the prices and results of Ohio 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 Ohio

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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