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Surgical Technology Schools in Illinois

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

In this state, Surgical Technology is the 25th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 176
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.8%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Illinois

13,340 people in the state and 309,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to surgical technology/technologist.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Illinois

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $49,730 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

A typical student attending ECC will pay a net price of $3,628. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,541 a year. 53% of students get financical aid.

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Malcolm X College grads earn an average salary of $26,742. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Illinois. 25% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $8,544. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

#6

Parkland College

Champaign
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

#6

Triton College

River Grove
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 74% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,731.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,117 Total Students

A typical student attending College of Lake County will pay a net price of $6,235. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 25% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,779 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,592 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $5,597.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,736 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,046. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,127 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Roosevelt will pay a net price of $24,251.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Surgical Technology Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Emergency Medical Technology 755
Radiologic Technology 481
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Respiratory Care Therapy 154
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 132
Athletic Training 130
Cardiovascular Technology 48
MRI Technician 32

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