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66 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 57
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Iowa

There are 3,530 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 Iowa

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $41,080 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,078 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $10,465. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,819 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,228. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,236.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,803 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa Lakes Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,448. A typical student attending Iowa Lakes Community College will pay a net price of $13,200. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,289 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Surgical Technology Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Emergency Medical Technology 420
Radiologic Technology 164
Athletic Training 58
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 33
Medical Radiologic Technology 14
Nuclear Medical Technology 8
MRI Technician 5

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

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