Compare 8 Histologic Technician. programs in the West. Average earnings: $68,921.
With top graduates earning $121,466, Histologic Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $52K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
California State University-Dominguez Hills leads with Histologic Technician graduates earning $121,466, far above the $68,921 average across 8 Western programs. Oregon Institute of Technology follows at $76,230, while University of Washington-Seattle Campus reaches $74,813—demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't confined to prestigious institutions.
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.
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 | $76,230 | 42 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $74,813 | 28 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #4 | $61,177 | 23 | $20,210 | Excellent | $15,360 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $59,424 | 40 | $20,039 | Excellent | $14,334 | Manageable |
| #6 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $54,880 | 27 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good |
| #7 | $52,524 | 21 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Manageable | |
| #8 | University Of UtahPublic | $50,856 | 26 | $19,000 | Good | $18,886 | 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.
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