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Surgical Technology/Technologist in Mississippi

Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in Mississippi

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

A Surgical Technology/Technologist major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 30.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology/Technologist Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 3,020 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology/Technologist Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a surgical technology/technologist grad in the state is $39,700, compared to a typical salary of $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,936. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,133. Graduates earn an average $29,393 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,070.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,753 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,537 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,219 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,052 after graduation. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,319 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,622. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,308. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $26,114.

Surgical Technology/Technologist Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Radiologic Technology 158
Emergency Medical Technology 115
Respiratory Care Therapy 94
Athletic Training 32
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 12
Polysomnography 9
Cardiovascular Technology 7

View all majors related to Surgical Technology/Technologist

View Nationwide Surgical Technology/Technologist Report

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