Compare 37 Histologic Technician. programs in the South. Average earnings: $58,060.
Histologic Technician programs produce graduates earning between $56,721 and $68,611—an $11,890 spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 37 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Augusta University's Histologic Technician program leads with graduates earning $68,611, followed closely by Austin Peay State University at $67,158. The average across all programs is $58,060, yet regional publics dominate the top rankings—proof that program-level factors drive outcomes more than school brand recognition.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 5.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Thomas University leads with a 10.7% family burden, demonstrating that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $68,611 | 14 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good |
| #2 | $67,158 | 68 | $20,547 | Excellent | $14,710 | Good | |
| #3 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $66,905 | 37 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #4 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $65,966 | 5 | $24,500 | Excellent | $58,682 | High |
| #5 | University Of DelawarePublic | $64,669 | 22 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #6 | Thomas UniversityPrivate | $64,327 | 21 | $21,198 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good |
| #7 | Radford UniversityPublic | $63,606 | 12 | $24,000 | Good | $22,158 | Manageable |
| #8 | $63,005 | 10 | $29,500 | Good | $14,428 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $61,729 | 20 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $61,522 | 49 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $61,461 | 19 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #12 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $61,350 | 25 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #13 | $61,026 | 22 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Marshall UniversityPublic | $60,610 | 14 | $23,250 | Good | $13,944 | Manageable |
| #15 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $60,526 | 36 | $22,500 | Good | $30,006 | Challenging |
| #16 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $60,390 | 25 | $24,000 | Good | $18,866 | Manageable |
| #17 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $59,873 | 18 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #18 | $59,642 | 23 | $16,624 | Excellent | $12,269 | Good | |
| #19 | $59,239 | 48 | $25,000 | Good | $12,030 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $56,721 | 19 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $56,008 | 16 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $55,964 | 24 | $21,500 | Good | $10,174 | Manageable | |
| #23 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $55,499 | 10 | $22,750 | Good | $19,710 | Challenging |
| #24 | $55,425 | 5 | $27,672 | Good | $19,140 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $55,286 | 27 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | 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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