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Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Major

Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist

21 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
5 Master's Degrees Annually
#930 in Popularity

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
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

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to histologic technology/histotechnologist and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist Majors

Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

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  • 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

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to histologic technology/histotechnologist:

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  • 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

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a histologic technology/histotechnologist student include the following:

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  • 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?

21 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
86% Percent Women
76% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The major attracts more women than men. About 86% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of histologic technology/histotechnologist majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 5
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Some degrees associated with histologic technology/histotechnologist may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

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.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
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
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

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to histologic technology/histotechnologist.

Major Number of Grads
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 8,480
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 4,067
Laboratory Technician 3,225
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,333
Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 858
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 265
Histologic Technician 253
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 123
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 122
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 71
Hematology Technology 45
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist 43

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.

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