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Surgical Technology/Technologist in Georgia

Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in Georgia

260 Surgical Technology/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Surgical Technology/Technologist major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 147
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 85
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 40.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology/Technologist Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 9,380 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 Georgia

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $44,830 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,412. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,326 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,038.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,383 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,236 after graduation.

#5

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,004 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $12,953. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,693 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,370 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,166.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,705 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,041. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 59% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,071.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Surgical Technology/Technologist Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 16% $44,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Emergency Medical Technology 1,055
Radiologic Technology 405
Respiratory Care Therapy 190
Medical Radiologic Technology 156
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 128
Cardiovascular Technology 46
Athletic Training 38
MRI Technician 21

View all majors related to Surgical Technology/Technologist

View Nationwide Surgical Technology/Technologist Report

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