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Surgical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 164 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 155
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 16,810 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Pennsylvania

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $44,940 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,240 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,287 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,706 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. An average student at PA College will pay a net price of $36,658. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,187 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,220. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
346 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $18,431.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,065 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Delaware County Community College will pay a net price of $13,048.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

A typical student attending HACC will pay a net price of $11,036. In their early career, HACC grads earn an average salary of $34,179. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
171 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,392 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at McCann School of Business & Technology will pay a net price of $21,428.

Surgical Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Radiologic Technology 370
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 230
Medical Radiologic Technology 186
Respiratory Care Therapy 183
Emergency Medical Technology 165
Athletic Training 148
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 107
Physician Assistant 57

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

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