Compare 6 Histologic Technician. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $56,603.
With top graduates earning $61,729, Histologic Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $5K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Tarleton State University's Histologic Technician program leads with graduates earning $61,729, closely followed by UT Austin at $61,461. The average across all 6 Texas programs is $56,603, yet both leaders outperform this by $5K+—demonstrating how program-specific factors drive outcomes regardless of overall institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UT Rio Grande Valley graduates borrow $12,950 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving the best choice depends on total financial picture.
Highest program earnings: $61,729
Strong outcomes ($61,729) with 94% acceptance
5.7% payment burden | Excellent
9.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,729 | 20 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $61,461 | 19 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $59,873 | 18 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #4 | $53,838 | 21 | $12,950 | Excellent | $8,107 | Good | |
| #5 | $51,959 | 19 | $29,000 | Manageable | $19,929 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $50,758 | 20 | $18,000 | Good | $11,916 | Manageable |
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.
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