by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 77 degrees and certificates in Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $43,086 one year after completing, rising to $50,767 after four years.
A degree in Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician involves the study of Renal/dialysis Technologist/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Administer Hemodialysis Treatments To Patients With Renal Failure Under The Supervision Of A Nurse Or Physician. Includes Instruction In Basic Anatomy And Physiology, Dialysis Prescription Interpretation, Dialysite Preparation, Extracorporeal Circuit And Dialyzer Set-Up And Maintenance, Equipment Monitoring, Patient Preparation, Taking Vital Signs, Documentation And Communication, Venipuncture And Local Anesthesia Administration, Emergency Intervention, Safety And Sanitation, And Professional Standards And Ethics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, renal/dialysis technologist/technician draws strong interest, with 77 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award renal/dialysis technologist/technician degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 32.
By level, the 77 awards include 19 certificates and 58 master’s degrees.
Women earned 77% of renal/dialysis technologist/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (59 of 77). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (34) and White (13), and international students earned 5.
The most common renal/dialysis technologist/technician credential is the master’s degree: 58 of the 77 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to renal/dialysis technologist/technician call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a renal/dialysis technologist/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 19 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 58 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to renal/dialysis technologist/technician, at 19.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 19.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 16.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15.0% |
| Master’s degree | 13.6% |
| Some college courses | 7.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician, with an average median salary of $96,631; the strongest outlook belongs to Neurodiagnostic Technologists, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Technologist, Polysomnographic Technologist, Patient Resource Coordinator and Patient Ombudsperson.
The occupation related to renal/dialysis technologist/technician with the most projected jobs is Patient Representatives, at 3,368,169.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Representatives | 3,368,169 | 4.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,206,816 | 12.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 2,908,248 | 9.4% |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 1,852,560 | 14.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 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 highest-paying occupation related to renal/dialysis technologist/technician is Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, with a median salary of $153,940.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 22,385 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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