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Surgical Technology Schools in Georgia

335 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 128
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 106
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 106
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 101
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 101

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 33.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology 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 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
5,232 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Southern Crescent Technical College will pay a net price of $5,956.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Georgia Northwestern Technical College will pay a net price of $1,445. Graduates earn an average $28,010 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,030 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, Atlanta Area Tech grads earn an average salary of $23,802.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,698 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,834.

#5

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $33,763. 25% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,709 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,062 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,978.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,689 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,649 Total Students

A typical student attending Savannah Tech will pay a net price of $4,992. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,478 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,154 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Southwest Georgia Technical College grads earn an average salary of $24,676.

Surgical Technology 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

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