Compare 19 Histologic Technician. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $73,282.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Histologic Technician programs tell a different story. Across 19 programs in the Northeast, earnings range from $52,107 to $101,516—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Topping the list, Mercy University's program delivers $101,516 in median earnings, well above the regional average of $73,282. Marist College follows at $88,664, while Stony Brook University reaches $87,185—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
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 including parent loans, CUNY York College leads with a 6.2% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| 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 | $75,864 | 26 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $74,576 | 22 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #10 | $69,333 | 39 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Manageable | |
| #11 | University Of VermontPublic | $68,552 | 21 | $20,951 | Excellent | $48,000 | Challenging |
| #12 | $68,044 | 31 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $67,101 | 5 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $65,627 | 23 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $64,493 | 8 | $21,196 | Excellent | $19,010 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $63,005 | 8 | $25,500 | Good | $39,900 | Challenging | |
| #17 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | $63,005 | 12 | $25,750 | Good | $22,931 | Manageable |
| #18 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $54,015 | 10 | $24,250 | Good | $17,580 | Challenging |
| #19 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $52,107 | 19 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
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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