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Surgical Technology Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Surgical Technology is offered at 449 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Surgical Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Surgical Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,626 students earned theirSurgical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Surgical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,144 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,465 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 963 |
Earnings of Surgical Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Surgical Technology of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Surgical Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 162 |
| Women | 830 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Surgical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 573 | 57.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 15.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 36 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 3 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Surgical Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 501 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Surgical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 520 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Madisonville Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 130 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 106 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Technical College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 76 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 54 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gulf Coast State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
GateWay Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brookline College-Tempe is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elgin Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Surgical Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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