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Surgical Technology Schools in Iowa

80 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 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 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
12,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $9,906. Graduates earn an average $32,553 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges grads earn an average salary of $29,935. The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,906 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,227 after graduation. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,309. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

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