by our College Data Analytics TeamHistologic Technician was the 910th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 243 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 16.5% increase in histologic technician degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 203.
This year's Best Histologic Technician Schools ranking compares 12 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom histologic technician rankings further below.
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One of the most important skills you will need for a career in histologic technician is giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Required skills include understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents and talking to others to convey information effectively.
histologic technician degree applicants generally need have finished high school or their GED. Many schools may also have GPA and SAT/ACT score minimums that must be met. Once you obtain your degree, additional histologic technician certifications required to pursue a career in this field.
There are many different histologic technician degree levels. You can get anything from a in histologic technician to the highest histologic technician degree, a . Different histologic technician degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A bachelor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to histologic technician, with approximately 45.9% of workers getting one. People currently working in careers related to histologic technician tend obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 45.1% |
| Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 30.4% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 10.3% |
| Master’s Degree | 6.7% |
| High School Diploma | 4.2% |
About 63.5% of workers in careers related to histologic technician obtain at least bachelor's degrees. See the chart below for the most common degree level workers in histologic technician have received.
The education level required is different depending on the histologic technician career you are seeking.
Want a job when you graduate with your histologic technician degree? Histologic Technician careers are expected to grow 14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to histologic technician.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 187,200 | 14.0% |
As you might expect, salaries for histologic technician graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for histologic technician graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers histologic technician grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
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With over 32 different histologic technician degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased histologic technician school rankings to help you with this.
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One of 12 majors within the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science area of study, Histologic Technician has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 7,599 |
| Laboratory Technician | 4,185 |
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | 3,912 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 1,108 |
| Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions | 982 |
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