Cytotechnology Degree

The field of cytotechnology is an ever-expanding field of study within medicine focused on the microscopic interpretation of cancer. A cytotechnologist will be trained to understand a number of biological scales that include genetics, cellular behavior, histology, signaling networks, epigenetics, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations to understand cancerous properties and complexities. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer cytotechnology degrees.

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

1259 Central Ave, Albany, NY

Are you interested in a career as a pharmacist? Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers one of the oldest Pharmacy Doctorate's in the country and its Vermont campus is the only Pharmacy program in the state. ACPHS also offers Bachelor's degrees in Microbiology, Chemistry, and other health related sciences. Several graduate programs are offered as well, in Pharmaceutical Science, Health Outcomes Research, and more!

ACPHS is a small private college located in Albany, New York and there is a smaller campus in Colchester, Vermont.  Only about 300 students attend the Vermont campus, while nearly 1,500 enroll annually at the New York campus. The school is situated in the heart of downtown, close to shopping and dining. There are numerous outdoor activities available for the nature lover or if you prefer the concrete jungle, big cities like Boston and New York are just a few hours away.

ACPHS offers many different opportunities for students to travel abroad to places like Belize, West Africa, Costa Rica, and other exotic locations! ACPHS believes intercultural experiences can be invaluable for future healthcare and pharmacy workers. The college also offers career planning and placement services to help students plan their career paths. Employers are encouraged to contact the school about job openings or internships. They can participate in the school's career fair or post the opportunity on the school's job board.

Log on to www.acphs.edu/admissions to request more information about the many programs available to graduate and undergraduate students.

Students Enrolled in the Cytotechnology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Description

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and clinical laboratory technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $60410

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).