Histologic Technician
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of histotechnologists and other clinical laboratory scientists, to prepare and process tissue samples and perform routine histologic procedures and tests. Includes instruction in fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, microincineration, mounting, routine and special steaming, laboratory mathematics, laboratory procedures and safety, instrumentation and microscopy, computer applications, preparation of museum specimens, and recording and administrative procedures.
- Schools offering
- 19
- Annual completions
- 134
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $70k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of histotechnologists and other clinical laboratory scientists, to prepare and process tissue samples and perform routine histologic procedures and tests. Includes instruction in fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, microincineration, mounting, routine and special steaming, laboratory mathematics, laboratory procedures and safety, instrumentation and microscopy, computer applications, preparation of museum specimens, and recording and administrative procedures.
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 Histologic Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| SUNY Broome Community College | Binghamton, NY | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Cobleskill, NY | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Houston City College | Houston, TX | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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