Medical Laboratory Technician Programs in California: 12 Colleges and Schools
12 California schools reported medical laboratory technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 169 students: 11 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · California · CIP 51.1004
12 schools in California graduated 169 MLTs in 2024, out of 317 schools nationally. By type: 11 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (11), certificate (5).
The largest program is San Diego Miramar College in San Diego with 37 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 12 California schools
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Largest programs in California
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego | 37 |
| 2 | College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | 24 |
| 3 | Regan Career Institute | El Monte | 23 |
| 4 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut | 23 |
| 5 | Southwestern College | Chula Vista | 17 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in California by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista · 1 school | ||||
| Southwestern College | Public | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Costa Mesa · 1 school | ||||
| Orange Coast College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Cupertino · 1 school | ||||
| De Anza College | Public | certificate, associate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| El Monte · 1 school | ||||
| Regan Career Institute | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Folsom · 1 school | ||||
| Folsom Lake College | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Mission Viejo · 1 school | ||||
| Saddleback College | Public | certificate, associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Oakland · 1 school | ||||
| Merritt College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Pleasant Hill · 1 school | ||||
| Diablo Valley College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| San Diego · 1 school | ||||
| San Diego Miramar College | Public | associate, certificate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Santa Clarita · 1 school | ||||
| College of the Canyons | Public | associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Torrance · 1 school | ||||
| El Camino Community College District | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Walnut · 1 school | ||||
| Mt San Antonio College | Public | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 12 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | 169 | this page |
| Arizona | 4 | 61 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Nevada | 1 | 10 | Programs in Nevada → |
| Oregon | 1 | 0 | Programs in Oregon → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about MLT programs in California
- How many MLT programs are in California?
- 12 colleges and schools reported medical laboratory technician completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 169 students.
- Which California program is the largest?
- San Diego Miramar College in San Diego, with 37 graduates in 2024, followed by College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita (24).
- Are California programs mostly public?
- Yes: 11 public, 1 private for-profit of the 12 schools.
- What does an MLT earn in California?
- Typical MLT pay in California is $76,010 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $62,930 nationally.