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Surgical Technology Schools in Louisiana

143 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

A Surgical Technology major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 137
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 44.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,720 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 Louisiana

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $39,990 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
205 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending BRCC will pay a net price of $9,640.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. In their early career, Herzing University - Kenner grads earn an average salary of $33,074. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,916.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,727 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. A typical student attending Bossier Parish Community College will pay a net price of $9,981. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,762 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Fletcher Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,909. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
387 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,791. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,717 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

In their early career, Southern University at Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $23,742. A typical student attending Southern University at Shreveport will pay a net price of $10,842. The student loan default rate of 9.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Surgical Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Emergency Medical Technology 328
Radiologic Technology 248
Electrocardiograph Technology 84
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 29
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

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