Medical Histology Technician

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Trains the student to prepare thin sections of human, animal, and plant tissue for microscopic examination. The program is intended to prepare students for entry level employment as histology technicians in clinical, veterinary, and research laboratories. It also serves as a pathway for career advancement and specialized areas in the histotechnology profession.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,461.70

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

113

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAT

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Histologic Technician

Completion rate

69%

Employment rate

90%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$31.20

Typical (median) annual earnings

$62,618.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Histologic Technician

Healthcare and Social Services

80%

Other Industries

11%

Administrative Support

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
40
Completion rate
69%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
22%
Female
78%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
56%
Multi-racial
20%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
41%
30 to 39
41%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
9%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
20%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
31%
BA or higher
25%