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2026 Best Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
28 Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist Degrees Awarded
$48,435 Avg Early-Career Salary

Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their cytotechnology/cytotechnologist programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for cytotechnology/cytotechnologist students.

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Best Schools for Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist in the United States

Below are the best cytotechnology/cytotechnologist schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist

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No school ranked higher than Southwest Wisconsin Technical College this year for cytotechnology/cytotechnologist. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Fennimore. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 16 cytotechnology/cytotechnologist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cytotechnology/cytotechnologist degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn around $56,241 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,698 to complete this degree. Read more about the cytotechnology/cytotechnologist program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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Students looking for a strong cytotechnology/cytotechnologist program will find one at Central Piedmont Community College, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. Central Piedmont Community College awarded about 12 cytotechnology/cytotechnologist degrees in the most recent data year. Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist graduates of Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $40,629 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,861 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cytotechnology/cytotechnologist from Central Piedmont Community College

Other Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Bachelor's Degrees in Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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