Medical lab tech programs in North Carolina

Looking for medical lab technician schools in North Carolina? There are 16, including 16 public colleges. Medical lab technicians in North Carolina earn a median $60,650 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
16
Public colleges
16
Median pay in NC
$60,650
Cities with schools
4

16 medical lab technician schools

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  1. Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +17

  2. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +24

  3. Beaufort County Community College

    Washington, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +6

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  5. Carolinas College of Health Sciences

    Charlotte, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Radiologic technologist

  6. Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Coastal Carolina Community College

    Jacksonville, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  8. College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  9. Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +21

  10. Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  11. Halifax Community College

    Weldon, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +7

  12. Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Automotive technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +11

  13. Southeastern Community College - North Carolina

    Whiteville, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8

  14. Stanly Community College

    Albemarle, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  15. Wake Technical Community College

    Raleigh, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  16. Wayne Community College

    Goldsboro, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

  17. Western Piedmont Community College

    Morganton, NC · Public

    • Medical lab technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +8

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What medical lab technicians earn in North Carolina

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Medical lab technician salary in North CarolinaHow to become a medical lab technician

Median pay
$60,650
$29.16 an hour
Typical range
$39,860–$86,490
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NC
13,710
Job growth, 2025–35
+2.7%
20,800 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many medical lab technician schools are in North Carolina?

We list 16 schools in North Carolina with medical lab technician programs: 16 public colleges. Campuses are in Charlotte, Graham, Asheville, Jacksonville, and Elizabeth City.

Are there community college medical lab technician programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 16 public colleges in North Carolina offer medical lab technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical lab technician school cost in North Carolina?

Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,245 to $11,602. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical lab technicians make in North Carolina?

The median pay for medical lab technicians in North Carolina is $60,650 a year, and most earn between $39,860 and $86,490, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical lab technician school in North Carolina?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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