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Cytotechnology Adv. Cert.

Career Paths
While specific career paths and salaries can vary based on factors such as experience, location, and industry demand, here are ten potential career paths for individuals with an Advanced Certificate in Cytotechnology, along with approximate average salaries:
Examines cells under a microscope to detect abnormalities, often in cancer screening.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000 per year
Oversees the operations of a cytology laboratory, including staffing, quality control, and reporting.
Performs a variety of laboratory tests, including cytology, and interprets results.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000 per year
Assists in research projects involving cytology, such as cancer research or drug development.
Salary Range: $35,000 - $50,000 per year
Ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing procedures and results.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000 per year
Performs routine laboratory tests, including those related to cytology, under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 per year
Provides expert advice and consultation to healthcare providers on cytology cases.
Salary Range: Varies widely, depending on experience and expertise
Teaches cytotechnology and other related subjects in academic institutions or training programs.
Salary Range: Varies widely, depending on academic rank and institution
Writes scientific articles, reports, and grant proposals related to cytology and pathology.
Salary Range: Varies widely, depending on experience and employer
Promotes and sells cytology equipment, supplies, and reagents to healthcare facilities.
Salary Range: Varies widely, depending on company and experience
Application Deadline
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Hunter College may consider late applications on a rolling basis pending space is still available in the program.
Fall | Spring |
April 1 | N/A |
Some programs may extend their application deadlines beyond those listed above. Please contact Graduate Admissions for specific information. For information on how to apply, click the link below.
Students Educated Outside the US
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have taken all or part of their undergraduate education in a country where English is not the native language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores must be obtained:
- TOEFL iBT: 80/ Paper Based Test: 550/ Computer Based Test: 213
- IELTS: 6.5 Overall Band Score