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Renal/Dialysis Technician

Types of Degrees Renal/Dialysis Technician Majors Are Earning

Those studying Renal/Dialysis Technician can earn degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	28
Master’s Degree	75

What Renal/Dialysis Technician Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Renal/Dialysis Technician develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Renal/Dialysis Technician emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.1 / 7.
• Medicine and Dentistry — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Renal/Dialysis Technician program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Active Listening — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Social Perceptiveness — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Renal/Dialysis Technician careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.6 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.4 / 7
Assisting and Caring for Others	4.4 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.3 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.3 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.2 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.1 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.9 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Renal/Dialysis Technician professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Word processing software	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
MEDITECH software	Medical software	—
Database software	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft Windows	Operating system software	—
Scheduling software	Calendar and scheduling software	—
Medical condition coding software	Medical software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates include:

• Medical Technologist
• Polysomnographic Technologist
• Registrar
• Patient Financial Representative
• Care Navigator
• Patient Coordinator
• Patient Relations Coordinator
• Patient Service Representative
• Admitting Clerk
• Patient Partner
• Patient Services Coordinator
• Patient Registrar
• Patient Services Representative
• Patient Resource Worker
• Patient Navigator

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Postsecondary certificate	19.2%
High school diploma or equivalent	19.0%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	16.8%
Bachelor’s degree	15.0%
Master’s degree	13.6%
Some college courses	7.4%
Doctoral degree	3.5%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	3.1%
Post-doctoral training	2.7%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Renal/Dialysis Technician?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 90.3% of Renal/Dialysis Technician degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	93	90.3%
Men	10	9.7%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	16	15.5%
Asian	15	14.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13	12.6%
Black or African American	50	48.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	1.9%
Two or More Races	3	2.9%
International Students	4	3.9%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Renal/Dialysis Technician Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,942
4 years	$39,910
5 years	$44,672

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $44,672 — roughly 4% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Renal/Dialysis Technician Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Renal/Dialysis Technician graduates earn a median of $39,910 four years after completion — roughly 5% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	51.10
Blood Bank Technology Specialist	51.1001
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	51.1005
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other	51.1099
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	51.1004
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist	51.1010
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist	51.1002
Hematology Technology/Technician	51.1003
Histologic Technician	51.1008
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist	51.1007
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician	51.1006
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	51.1009

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.