Dallas College

Medical Laboratory Technology


1 Associate Degree
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Are you interested in scientific discoveries and medical research? Do you enjoy the challenge of solving puzzles? Are you ready for a fast-growing health career? The Dallas College Medical Laboratory Technology program is the only accredited program within the five-county area of Dallas, Parker, Rockwall, Hunt and Denton counties.

Medical laboratory technologists perform research that helps unravel the mysteries of the human body. It’s a great occupation for highly organized people who enjoy working with precision and accuracy.

Medical Laboratory Technology at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Associate Degrees

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$5,940

Estimated time to complete1:

2 years

  • El Centro3

Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?

Associate Degrees

Dallas College's associate degrees provide a strong academic foundation for career entry or transfer to a four-year institution.

Can I Transfer?

Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.

  • If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
  • You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
  • The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.

If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.

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Questions About Degrees and Certificates?

We know applying to college can be confusing. If you are not yet a Dallas College student, you have a whole team of recruitment coaches to help guide you through programs and the enrollment process.

Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Medical Laboratory Technology programs and your degree and certificate options.

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What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Learn how to perform lab tests that can help solve health-care mysteries! Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!

Female lab technician analyzing liquid in beaker during her research.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

$28/hr

Median Salary

812

Job Openings

+15%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Monitoring
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Instructing
  • Quality Control Analysis

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

“My first experience at community college was taking ESL classes at Richland and Brookhaven, which were close to where I lived. Then when I started exploring what kind of program I wanted to take for a career change, I saw Medical Laboratory Technology and transferred to El Centro ... I always tell people who are thinking about community college to think about Medical Laboratory Technology, and I tell them about my personal experience with the program. It’s a stable job, in a quiet environment with a lot less stress than many other medically related fields, and the people are very friendly and professional. I really love my job.” Read Oanh Kim Nguyen, MLT(ASCP)'s story.
Kim Nguyen
Oanh Kim Nguyen, MLT(ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Technician Methodist Medical Center of Dallas

A Look Inside Medical Lab Technician Program

Are you interested in scientific discoveries and medical research? Do you enjoy the challenge of solving puzzles? If so, the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is for you.

As a medical lab tech, you perform research that helps unravel the mysteries of the human body. This includes immunohematology, hematology, immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology.

So why choose Dallas College?

At Dallas College, you'll have access to the most advanced equipment available to healthcare students. This includes clinical laboratories on campus and in clinical, hospital, and reference lab settings. And you'll learn from our dedicated faculty to ensure student success.

If this sounds like the path for you, visit our website for more information.

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program courses are offered on a full-time basis during daytime hours only. However, many support courses — including health occupations Core Curriculum classes — are available during both daytime and evening hours. MLT courses must be completed during the semester in which they are scheduled in the curriculum.

Classes are offered at both the El Centro campus (801 Main St.) and the Downtown Health Sciences Center (formerly El Centro's Center for Allied Health and Nursing) a block north (301 N. Market St.).

The center comprises 55 classrooms and labs that contain some of the most advanced equipment available to educate health care students.

The center’s high-tech equipment includes:

  • Teaching labs that simulate surgical and hospital settings for specific program applications.
  • Microphones and cameras in each classroom to capture audio and video instruction.
  • Three classrooms with videoconferencing for two-way viewing.
  • Two simulation labs with computerized patient mannequins.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program has its own admissions process, timeline and requirements. Visit the School of Health Sciences Information Packets and Sessions page to view the Medical Laboratory Technology information packets.

Please email the Health Occupations Admissions Office or call 972-860-5001 to receive an information packet and information session details.

This program also requires a criminal background check and drug testing.

Accreditation and Affiliations

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL 60018-5119; phone: 773-714-8880; fax: 773-714-8886; email: info@naacls.org). It is the only accredited MLT program within Dallas, Parker, Rockwall, Hunt and Denton counties.

3 yr. Program Outcomes
Medical Laboratory Technology

Class Retention/Graduation Employment/Placement BOC Passage Employer Satisfaction Graduate Satisfaction Graduates
2020-2021 100% 100%

100%

7/7

 100% 100% 9
2021-2022 100% 100%

100%

2/2

100%

 100% 6
2022-2023 88% 100%

100%

7/7

 100% 100% 7
2023-2024 100%

75%

92%

11/12 

 100% 100% 12
2024-2025 100% 79%

67%

8/12

 100% 100% 14

Note: The MLT program begins in mid May of each year and students complete in July each​ year.

 

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

Updated June 25, 2026