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Cytotechnology Associate Degrees

There are 16 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Cytotechnology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Education Levels of Cytotechnology Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 127 students earned theirCytotechnology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cytotechnology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 6
Associate’s Degree (this page) 16
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Master’s Degree 79

Earnings of Cytotechnology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Cytotechnology of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Cytotechnology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with female students. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are women.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2
Women 14
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Cytotechnology

The racial-ethnic distribution of Cytotechnology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 11 68.8%
Black or African American 4 25.0%
Two or More Races 1 6.2%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Cytotechnology Associate Degree Students

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 25 colleges that offer a associate degree in Cytotechnology. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Cytotechnology students seeking a associate degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Cytotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Cytotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Cytotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Cytotechnology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 5 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Daemen University

Amherst, NY

Daemen University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in Cytotechnology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Edgewood College

Madison, WI

Edgewood College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. This school awarded 3 associate degrees in Cytotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI

Marian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cytotechnology. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University is a popular choice for Cytotechnology majors seeking their associate degree. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cytotechnology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Cytotechnology that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 9,347
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3,893
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 3,329
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,964
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 895

References

The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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