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Surgical Technology Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 35 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in NM.

A Surgical Technology major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.7%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in New Mexico

1,920 people in the state and 309,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to surgical technology/technologist.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a surgical technology/technologist grad in the state is $44,110, compared to a typical salary of $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Mexico that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

San Juan College

Farmington
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $27,603 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,663. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Surgical Technology Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 6% $42,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Emergency Medical Technology 518
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Radiologic Technology 49
Medical Radiologic Technology 30
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 24
Athletic Training 12
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 6
MRI Technician 5

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

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