Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist

Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist programs prepare 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.

For all the 105 degrees granted in Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 15 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 27% percent identify as men and 73% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist, New Jersey has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist is $48,800.