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Surgical Technology/Technologist in California

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
305 Total Students

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.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

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%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

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.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,902 Total Students

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.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
879 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

#6

CBD College

Los Angeles
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

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.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
322 Total Students

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.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
699 Total Students

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.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
744 Total Students

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.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

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
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340

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

View all majors related to Surgical Technology/Technologist

View Nationwide Surgical Technology/Technologist Report

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