by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 84 degrees and certificates in Hematology Technology. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Hematology Technology 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.
Studying Hematology Technology involves the study of Hematology Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals, Under The Supervision Of Clinical Laboratory Scientists And Health Care Professionals, To Perform Tests And Analyses Of Blood Samples. Includes Instruction In Clinical Laboratory Procedures; Blood Anatomy And Physiology; Cellular And Molecular Biology; Blood Pathology And Disease Indicators; Quantitative, Qualitative, And Coagulation Testing Methodologies; Equipment Operation And Maintenance; And Record-Keeping.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, hematology technology is a widely-pursued major, with 84 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award hematology technology degrees, an average of 28 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 77.
By level, the 84 awards include 7 master’s degrees.
Women earned 77% of hematology technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (65 of 84). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (36) and White (26), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Hematology Technology Schools ranking. In all, 3 colleges offer hematology technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Hematology Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to hematology technology, at 3.7 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Biology, English Language and Chemistry. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a hematology technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 7 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to hematology technology, at 34.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 34.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16.3% |
| Master’s degree | 9.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 9.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 7.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.5% |
| Some college courses | 6.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.6% |
| First professional degree | 2.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Hematology Technology, with an average median salary of $94,431; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians, at 12.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Histotechnician, Histologic Aide, Histology Assistant and Certified Histologic Technician (Certified Histologic Tech).
The occupation related to hematology technology with the most projected jobs is Histology Technicians, at 2,948,902.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Histology Technicians | 2,948,902 | -0.2% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 1,550,596 | 12.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Hematology Technology 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 hematology technology, with a median salary of $155,908.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Hematology Technology has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 22,378 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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