by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 16 U.S. colleges awarded 98 degrees and certificates in Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 40% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 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 Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist covers 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.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, histologic technology/histotechnologist draws strong interest, with 98 degrees awarded annually. 16 colleges award histologic technology/histotechnologist degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 29.
By level, the 98 awards include 7 certificates, 39 associate degrees, 19 bachelor’s degrees and 33 master’s degrees.
Women earned 78% of histologic technology/histotechnologist degrees and certificates in the latest year (76 of 98). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (47) and Hispanic or Latino (17), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks histologic technology/histotechnologist schools within 2 states. In all, 16 colleges offer histologic technology/histotechnologist programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common histologic technology/histotechnologist credential is the associate degree: 39 of the 98 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to histologic technology/histotechnologist call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Near Vision and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a histologic technology/histotechnologist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 7 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 39 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 19 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 33 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to histologic technology/histotechnologist, at 49.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 49.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 19.2% |
| Master’s degree | 11.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.9% |
| Some college courses | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist, with an average median salary of $112,140; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Cytologist, Medical Technologist (MT), Cytology Coordinator and Cytology Applications Specialist.
The occupation related to histologic technology/histotechnologist with the most projected jobs is Cytotechnologists, at 2,585,436.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | 2,585,436 | 10.3% |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | 2,100,694 | 1.9% |
| Histotechnologists | 1,678,341 | 4.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 678,933 | 3.9% |
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 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 histologic technology/histotechnologist, with a median salary of $155,812.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $77,339 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 22,364 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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