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Surgical Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 204 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 192
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

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: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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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
1,559 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,562. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,806 Total Students

An average student at Mount Aloysius will pay a net price of $23,842. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,011 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,044 a year. This private school has an average net price of $33,148.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
217 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,742 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $27,171.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Luzerne County Community College will pay a net price of $8,423. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,282 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
429 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,050 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,459. 29% of the teachers are full time. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,598 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
193 Total Students

In their early career, McCann School of Business & Technology grads earn an average salary of $24,668. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,485.

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

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