Compare 96 Histologic Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $62,895. Top programs: $121,466+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Histologic Technician tells a different story. Across 96 programs, earnings range from $67,472 to $121,466—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
California State University-Dominguez Hills's Histologic Technician program leads with graduates earning $121,466. The average across all programs is $62,895, yet this regional public outperforms by $58K—proof that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige. Mercy University follows at $101,516, reinforcing that specialized program strength matters most.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates borrow $13,807 and face just a 1.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.11.
Highest program earnings: $121,466
Strong outcomes with 91% acceptance
1.9% payment burden | Excellent
3.7% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $121,466 | 49 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $101,516 | 18 | $19,637 | Excellent | $20,710 | Excellent |
| #3 | Marist CollegePrivate | $88,664 | 17 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Manageable |
| #4 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $87,185 | 26 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #5 | $86,527 | 22 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Excellent | |
| #6 | $83,055 | 17 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $81,840 | 32 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Excellent |
| #8 | University At BuffaloPublic | $77,846 | 20 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Good |
| #9 | $76,230 | 42 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $75,864 | 26 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $74,813 | 28 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #12 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $74,576 | 22 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #13 | $73,403 | 27 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $71,867 | 192 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $70,813 | 10 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,316 | Manageable |
| #16 | $69,333 | 39 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $68,611 | 14 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good |
| #18 | University Of VermontPublic | $68,552 | 21 | $20,951 | Excellent | $48,000 | Challenging |
| #19 | $68,044 | 31 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $67,472 | 32 | $23,250 | Excellent | $18,000 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $67,158 | 68 | $20,547 | Excellent | $14,710 | Good | |
| #22 | $67,101 | 5 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #23 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $66,905 | 37 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #24 | University Of ToledoPublic | $66,225 | 18 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Manageable |
| #25 | $65,980 | 23 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Manageable |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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