Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
A program that prepares individuals, at the request of physicians, researchers, and laboratory scientists, to identify tissue structures and cell components and relate these findings to physiological functions and to the detection and diagnosis of diseases and other abnormalities. Includes instruction in medical chemistry, histochemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, medical informatics, applied mathematics, electron microscopy, instrumentation, quality control procedures, data recording and analysis, laboratory administration, medical terminology, and professional standards and ethics.
- Schools offering
- 13
- Annual completions
- 60
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $70k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, at the request of physicians, researchers, and laboratory scientists, to identify tissue structures and cell components and relate these findings to physiological functions and to the detection and diagnosis of diseases and other abnormalities. Includes instruction in medical chemistry, histochemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, medical informatics, applied mathematics, electron microscopy, instrumentation, quality control procedures, data recording and analysis, laboratory administration, medical terminology, and professional standards and ethics.
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 Technology/Histotechnologist
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover, DE | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Alamance Community College | Graham, NC | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Reading Area Community College | Reading, PA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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