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 programsHow 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
All 13 medical lab programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding
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Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,400Price if you pay yourself$5,4793 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community CollegeMore 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
HI-6600 Medical Laboratory Assistant
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,000Price if you pay yourself$4,000Program website, HI-6600 Medical Laboratory Assistant at MedCertsMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$5,700School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,600Price if you pay yourself$5,459Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420 at Western Piedmont Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology, Assoc. Applied Science (AAS)
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,500Price if you pay yourself$5,7995 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Medical Laboratory Technology, Assoc. Applied Science (AAS) at Southeastern Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,800Price if you pay yourself$5,799Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology AAS
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$5,976Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS at Coastal Carolina Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technician AA/AS
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$5,655Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician AA/AS at Wayne Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology
Beaufort County Community College
Washington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,600Price if you pay yourself$3,752School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Beaufort County Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,100Price if you pay yourself$5,1005 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at College of the AlbemarleMore 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
Medical Lab Assistant - WFD/CE
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$180Program website, Medical Lab Assistant - WFD/CE at Carteret Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Technology
Southwestern Community College
Sylva
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$41,000Price if you pay yourself$5,548School website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Southwestern Community CollegeMore 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
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$203School website, Medical Laboratory Assistant at Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteMore 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
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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
- CDL training90 programs
- CNA classes113 programs
- Medical assistant training75 programs
- Phlebotomy training64 programs
- Welding classes89 programs
- HVAC training65 programs
- Medical billing and coding training58 programs
- LPN programs34 programs
- EMT classes66 programs
- Electrician training43 programs
- Dental assistant programs36 programs
- Auto mechanic classes33 programs
- Pharmacy technician training51 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training33 programs
- Carpentry classes6 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training8 programs
- Cybersecurity training33 programs
- IT training110 programs
- Cosmetology school16 programs
- Barber school7 programs
- Esthetician school11 programs
- Nail tech school6 programs
- EKG technician programs25 programs
- Massage therapy school10 programs
- Paralegal programs17 programs
- Fire academy8 programs
- Police academy37 programs
- Surgical tech programs21 programs
- Radiology tech programs15 programs
- Culinary school13 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs9 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training58 programs
- Human resources training22 programs
- Medication aide training33 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training19 programs
- Early childhood education programs57 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school6 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training15 programs
- Hospitality management programs7 programs
- Addiction counselor training7 programs
- Coding and software development courses20 programs
- Lineman school13 programs
- Sterile processing technician training15 programs
- Sonography school13 programs
- Data analytics courses17 programs
- Administrative assistant training21 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs11 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses5 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs12 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training2 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification6 programs
- Healthcare administration programs9 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- MRI tech school4 programs
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs34 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training17 programs
- Business administration programs55 programs
- Criminal justice programs31 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes11 programs
- Sleep technician training3 programs
- Solar and wind technician training4 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Optician training7 programs
- Masonry training5 programs
- Construction training programs24 programs
- Dental hygiene programs8 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes29 programs
- RN programs71 programs
- Project management certification29 programs
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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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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