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Surgical Technology/Technologist in Florida

Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in Florida

In 2021-2022, 621 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in FL.

A Surgical Technology/Technologist major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 381
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 240
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 240

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.7%
  • White: 39.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology/Technologist Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 16,590 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology/Technologist Jobs in Florida

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $44,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,377 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,340 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
694 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,762 a year. An average student at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach will pay a net price of $28,959.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,294 Total Students

In their early career, Southern Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,866. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,449 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
318 Total Students

An average student at Concorde Career Institute - Orlando will pay a net price of $23,058. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,489 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,084. In their early career, Suncoast Technical College grads earn an average salary of $34,679. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,354. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.

#8

City College - Altamonte Springs

Altamonte Springs
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
218 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,918. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,461 Total Students

A typical student attending Indian River State College will pay a net price of $3,966. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,568 a year.

Surgical Technology/Technologist Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 19% $43,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Emergency Medical Technology 4,948
Medical Radiologic Technology 600
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 553
Radiologic Technology 509
Respiratory Care Therapy 448
Athletic Training 126
Cardiovascular Technology 118
Nuclear Medical Technology 51

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