Build in-demand skills for the lab tech workforce.
Launch your career in today’s fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving healthcare field.
With MCC’s Clinical Laboratory Technician A.A.S. degree, you’ll combine comprehensive
coursework with hands-on training.
As the only degree program in the Rochester area, we’ll help you build a solid foundation
in data recording, lab analysis, medical computer applications, as well as medical
subjects like hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. You’ll get real-world experience
in hospitals, reference labs, and organizations like the Red Cross - preparing you
for a rewarding career as a clinical laboratory technician.
Join MCC’s Beginnings in Healthcare (BIH) Club to connect with fellow students
aspiring to enter health professions. Explore networking opportunities, professional
and academic development, and community engagement in a supportive and collaborative
environment.
Ready to Apply?
The application deadline is January 31 for fall admission. Acceptance to the Clinical Lab Technician A.A.S. degree program is highly competitive;
acceptance by Monroe Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Many students need to complete several required courses before starting Clinical Lab
Tech courses.Please review this program’s unique admissions requirements for new, current, transfer, returning, and adult applicants, and high school applicants.
Build the critical skills to start a clinical lab technician career with MCC’sClinical Laboratory Technician A.A.S. degree.
A.A.S.
Applied Associate of Science
This program is designed for future clinical laboratory technicians. Through hands-on
labtraining and practical courses,you’llbe prepared to work in various clinical lab settings.
We’re proud of our results. Here’s how our students perform in areas that matter most.
Data as of June 2026:
2025: 100% (6/6)
2024: 100% (9/9)
2023: 80% (8/10) within a year of graduation; 100% total (10/10)
2026: 100% (5/5)
2025: 100% (6/6)
2024: 100% (9/9)
2025: 100% (6/6)
2024: 100% (9/9)
2023: 90% (9/10; status of one unknown)
SUNY Reconnect: Free Community College
MCC offers nearly 30 degrees that are part of SUNY Reconnect. This program covers
the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. To be eligible, you must be a New
York State resident between 25 and 55 years old, have no prior college degree, and
plan to study full-time or part-time in a participating degree program.
Prepare for a fast‑growing healthcare career with MCC’s Surgical Technology A.A.S. Get hands‑on clinical training and learn the skills needed to support safe, successful surgeries.
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