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Surgical Technology Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 367 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in California

Surgical Technology/Technologist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 190
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 190
Associate Degree 177

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: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.0%
  • White: 21.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology 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 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
632 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,188. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,192 a year.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,993 a year. 97% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,913.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,751 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,440. The student to faculty ratio is 45 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
789 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

#6

CBD College

Los Angeles
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
448 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $30,101 after graduation. An average student at NWC Long Beach will pay a net price of $26,008.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,118 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
638 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,537. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
183 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,041 after earning their degree at this institution.

Surgical Technology 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

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