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Surgical Technology Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 138 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 138

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.9%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Colorado

There are 7,710 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 Colorado

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $53,620 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Colorado that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
721 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,729. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
329 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,753.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. A typical student attending FRCC will pay a net price of $9,315. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,961 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,532.

#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,932 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,851. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. In their early career, CCD grads earn an average salary of $29,264.

Surgical Technology Careers in CO

Some of the careers surgical technology/technologist majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to surgical technology/technologist.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Emergency Medical Technology 1,336
Radiologic Technology 212
Respiratory Care Therapy 93
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 32
Athletic Training 14
MRI Technician 4
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 1

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