Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Types of Degrees Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many histologic technology/histotechnologist graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Associate Degree | 59 |
Basic Certificate | 27 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 21 |
Master’s Degree | 15 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Graduate Certificate | 1 |
What Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, histologic technology/histotechnologist majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in histologic technology/histotechnologist should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Skills for Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Majors
histologic technology/histotechnologist majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Abilities for Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Majors
As you progress with your histologic technology/histotechnologist degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
What Can You Do With a Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Major?
Below is a list of occupations associated with histologic technology/histotechnologist:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians | 11.6% | NA |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 11.6% | NA |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of histologic technology/histotechnologist majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 5 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Some careers associated with histologic technology/histotechnologist require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to histologic technology/histotechnologist have obtained the following education levels.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 3.7% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 4.7% |
Some College Courses | 1.8% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 38.8% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 44.4% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 3.1% |
Master’s Degree | 3.0% |
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 1.2% |
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. | 1.2% |
Online Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 8 | 1 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 4 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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