by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 33 degrees and certificates in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 73% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing, rising to $50,767 after four years.
A major in Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist covers Cytogenetics/genetics/clinical Genetics Technology/technologist. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Perform Analyses Of The Human Genome And Chromosomes For The Research And Diagnosis Of Genetic Diseases And Defects, In Preparation For Organ Transplants, And In Support Of Treatments For Cancers And Leukemias. Includes Instruction In Chromosome Analysis, Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (Fish), Molecular Genetic Techniques, Cytotechnology, And Photomicrography.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist draws strong interest, with 33 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 32.
By level, the 33 awards include 24 bachelor’s degrees and 9 master’s degrees.
Women earned 70% of cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist degrees and certificates in the latest year (23 of 33). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (13) and Asian (7), and international students earned 6.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist schools within 1 state. In all, 2 colleges offer cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist credential is the bachelor’s degree: 24 of the 33 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 24 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 9 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist, at 38.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 38.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 19.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 13.6% |
| Master’s degree | 8.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Some college courses | 3.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.9% |
| First professional degree | 1.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist, with an average median salary of $113,904; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians, at 12.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Histotechnician, Histologist, Cytologist and Histologic Aide.
The occupation related to cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist with the most projected jobs is Histology Technicians, at 2,948,902.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Histology Technicians | 2,948,902 | -0.2% |
| Cytotechnologists | 2,585,436 | 10.3% |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | 2,100,694 | 1.9% |
| Histotechnologists | 1,678,341 | 4.1% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 1,550,596 | 12.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 678,933 | 3.9% |
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing their program, $50,767 after four years and $45,731 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,086 |
| 4 years | $50,767 |
| 5 years | $45,731 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to cytogenetics/genetics/clinical genetics technology/technologist, with a median salary of $155,908.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 22,429 degrees a year; the largest are Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (10,645), Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (4,179) and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (3,375). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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