ASU, Labcorp, and InStride announce first-of-its-kind diagnostics industry partnership that tackles critical healthcare workforce shortage
InStride has facilitated a unique partnership between Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions and Labcorp to launch a Master of Science in Cytology.
ASU’s online graduate program addresses the severe shortage of cytotechnologists—specialists essential to cancer detection and diagnostics. With only 19 training programs nationwide and declining certification exam participation, demand for these skilled professionals far exceeds supply. This program will provide accessible, high-quality training to help close that gap. The first cohort, comprised of Labcorp employees, started in January 2025.
The program combines ASU’s expertise in online education with hands-on clinical training, making high-quality cytology education available nationwide. This initiative broadens career opportunities in diagnostics and laboratory sciences by making the program available to students across the U.S. Future expansions will open enrollment beyond Labcorp employees and introduce undergraduate and certificate pathways in laboratory medicine.
This partnership gives companies like Labcorp access to a scalable, high-quality education solution that meets a pressing workforce need—while providing clinical lab professionals with a flexible pathway to advance their careers in a critical diagnostics field.
