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Surgical Technology Schools in North Carolina

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

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 124
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in North Carolina

There are 13,590 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 North Carolina

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $43,940 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,990. Graduates earn an average $26,813 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,895 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,867 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,522. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, RCC grads earn an average salary of $26,388.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,348 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,823 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,168 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,261 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $6,994. 25% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,425 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,119 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. In their early career, Durham Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,142. This public school has an average net price of $1,725.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,809 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,636 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,088. Graduates earn an average $30,350 after graduation. 30% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,238 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,081. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,986 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,877. In their early career, SCC grads earn an average salary of $25,385. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Surgical Technology Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Emergency Medical Technology 455
Radiologic Technology 383
Respiratory Care Therapy 181
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 87
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 79
Athletic Training 77
Nuclear Medical Technology 53
Medical Radiologic Technology 46

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