Compare 108 Histologic Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $71,368. Top programs: $122,313+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Histologic Technician tells a different story. Across 108 programs, earnings range from $80,478 to $122,313—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. A Queens public college leads this ranking, which should reframe how prospective students approach their search.
Topping the list, CUNY York College's Histologic Technician program delivers $122,313 in median earnings—well above the $71,368 field average. Two other New York programs, Stony Brook University ($110,827) and Mercy University ($110,519), round out the top three. All three outperform many more-selective private institutions, reinforcing that program outcomes belong in a separate conversation from school prestige. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY York College graduates borrow just $11,000 in student loans and face a 1.5% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, the combined family burden rises to only 3.3%—still Excellent—making it a rare program where strong earnings and low debt converge.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $122,313 | 37 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #2 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $110,827 | 44 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Excellent |
| #3 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $110,519 | 14 | $19,637 | Excellent | $20,710 | Excellent |
| #4 | $109,642 | 62 | $13,807 | Excellent | $11,061 | Excellent | |
| #5 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $104,791 | 33 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Excellent |
| #6 | $104,169 | 20 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Marist UniversityPrivate | $101,370 | 26 | $25,000 | Excellent | $51,958 | Manageable |
| #8 | $92,768 | 12 | $20,210 | Excellent | $15,360 | Excellent | |
| #9 | $89,839 | 35 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Good | |
| #10 | University At BuffaloPublic | $89,223 | 19 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Good |
| #11 | $88,981 | 14 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,250 | Good | |
| #12 | $86,417 | 28 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #13 | $86,040 | 44 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Good | |
| #14 | $84,678 | 15 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good | |
| #15 | $84,376 | 36 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #16 | University Of DelawarePublic | $84,376 | 24 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Manageable |
| #17 | $84,323 | 21 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,757 | Good | |
| #18 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $82,325 | 23 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #19 | $81,042 | 33 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Good | |
| #20 | $80,478 | 12 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $80,344 | 45 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Good | |
| #22 | $79,742 | 157 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Good | |
| #23 | University Of UtahPublic | $78,989 | 25 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Good |
| #24 | $78,774 | 37 | $22,057 | Excellent | $14,269 | Good | |
| #25 | $78,067 | 41 | $21,058 | Excellent | $11,598 | Good |
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