He received his Associates Degree in Biology from Trenton Jr. College in 1965, a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Rocky Mountain College in 1968, a Masters of Science Degree in Anatomy from Colorado State University in 1971, a Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) from the University of Vermont in 1979, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration from Boston University in 1981. Dr. Coble graduated from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ( HUP) Cytotechnology Program in 1965 and was ASCP Board Certified CT (ASCP) in 1966.