Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Surgical Technology in North Carolina

Find Schools Near

Surgical Technology Schools in North Carolina

215 Surgical Technology/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 117
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 117
Associate Degree 89
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
undefined

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.

undefined

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.

undefined

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
10,821 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Guilford Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,923. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,710. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Central Piedmont Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,959.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,922 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,604. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,361 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Lenoir Community College will pay a net price of $4,005.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,155 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,044.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,269 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,534 a year. 83% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,672 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,582 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,828 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Robeson Community College grads earn an average salary of $21,930. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending FTCC will pay a net price of $4,337.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

A typical student attending DCCC will pay a net price of $8,115. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 30% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,990 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 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

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.