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Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in California
590 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.
A Surgical Technology/Technologist major is the 43rd most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors in California
Surgical Technology/Technologist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Associate Degree | 323 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 267 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 267 |
Gender Distribution
In California, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 11.0%
- Black or African American: 5.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 49.0%
- White: 17.8%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
- Other Races: 16.4%
Jobs for Surgical Technology/Technologist Grads in California
There are 21,180 people in the state and 309,640 people in the nation working in surgical technology/technologist jobs.
Wages for Surgical Technology/Technologist Jobs in California
A typical salary for a surgical technology/technologist grad in the state is $60,940, compared to a typical salary of $49,040 nationwide.
Most Popular Surgical Technology/Technologist Programs in CA
There are 10 colleges in California that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,707. Graduates earn an average $34,838 after graduation.
92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 36 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,710 after graduation.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.
61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.
The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.
This private school has an average net price of $28,624. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.
Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. This private school has an average net price of $29,695.
91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,888. Graduates earn an average $35,379 after graduation.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, Premiere Career College grads earn an average salary of $33,201. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.
Surgical Technology/Technologist Careers in CA
Some of the careers surgical technology/technologist majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
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Surgical Technologists | 15% | $60,340 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to surgical technology/technologist.
Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
---|---|
Emergency Medical Technology | 3,449 |
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 1,140 |
Respiratory Care Therapy | 1,037 |
Radiologic Technology | 840 |
Cardiovascular Technology | 399 |
MRI Technician | 238 |
Medical Radiologic Technology | 129 |
Athletic Training | 92 |
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