Pathology/Pathologist Assistant

STEM • Health Professions And Related Programs

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pathologists, to assist in the performance of autopsies, obtaining and preparing surgical specimens, preparing autopsy reports, and interacting with other clinicians, officials, and individuals. Includes instruction in anatomy; physiology; medical terminology; general, systemic, forensic, and pediatric pathology; autopsy procedures; surgical technique; medical photography; tissue preparation; record keeping and laboratory administration; interpersonal skills; and applicable standards and regulations.

Numbers at a glance

1180th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
1
Colleges offer it
12
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
1
Women
11

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Wayne State University12
Average public university graduating class: 12 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Pathology/Pathologist Assistant

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.

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