Compare 11 Histologic Technician. programs in New York. Average earnings: $78,429.
The highest-earning Histologic Technician program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $47K earnings gap across 11 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. New York graduates earn between $54,015 and $101,516—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Mercy University's Histologic Technician program leads with graduates earning $101,516, well above the $78,429 state average. Following close behind, Marist College ($88,664) and Stony Brook University ($87,185) round out the top three. This demonstrates how program excellence can emerge from diverse institutional contexts rather than predictable prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Hunter College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 2.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Cuny York College leads with a 6.2% family burden. Both CUNY programs prove that top value comes from manageable debt, not low sticker prices.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $101,516 | 18 | $19,637 | Excellent | $20,710 | Excellent |
| #2 | Marist CollegePrivate | $88,664 | 17 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Manageable |
| #3 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $87,185 | 26 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #4 | $86,527 | 22 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $83,055 | 17 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Excellent | |
| #6 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $81,840 | 32 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Excellent |
| #7 | University At BuffaloPublic | $77,846 | 20 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Good |
| #8 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $74,576 | 22 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #9 | $64,493 | 8 | $21,196 | Excellent | $19,010 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $63,005 | 8 | $25,500 | Good | $39,900 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $54,015 | 10 | $24,250 | Good | $17,580 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
