Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 54
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $70k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$70k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$57k
Bachelor's
$78k
Top colleges for Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Edgewood University | Madison, WI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upstate Medical University | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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