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Surgical Technology Schools in South Carolina

In 2021-2022, 123 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in SC.

In this state, Surgical Technology is the 18th most popular major out of a total 112 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in South 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 89
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 89
Associate Degree 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in South Carolina

There are 4,950 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 South Carolina

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $39,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $32,376.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,450 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,565. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
240 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,247 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $4,053. Graduates earn an average $27,203 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,976 after earning their degree at this institution. 48% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,600.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,702. 93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,177 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#10

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,685.

Surgical Technology Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Emergency Medical Technology 226
Medical Radiologic Technology 191
Respiratory Care Therapy 98
Cardiovascular Technology 31
Athletic Training 26
MRI Technician 20
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Radiation Protection Technician 11

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