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Surgical Technology Schools in Kentucky

246 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 111
Associate Degree 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Kentucky

There are 3,800 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 Kentucky

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $45,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,843 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,145. 94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Southeast grads earn an average salary of $25,319.

#4

Sullivan University

Louisville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 44% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $27,354. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending SKYCTC will pay a net price of $5,092.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,380 after graduation. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,764. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,361. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,614 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,273 a year. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,112.

Surgical Technology Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Emergency Medical Technology 347
Radiologic Technology 209
Respiratory Care Therapy 166
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35
Athletic Training 25

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