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Surgical Technology Schools in Texas

661 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 511
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 135
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 135
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.6%
  • White: 30.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 24,270 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 Texas

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $49,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $9,644. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,257 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,686 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,894. 41% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,344 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,734.

#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,179 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,730 a year. A typical student attending Amarillo College will pay a net price of $4,956. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,546 a year. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 40% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,913 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
488 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution. 63% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,780 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $30,533 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,905.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,365 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Paris Junior College will pay a net price of $7,251.

Surgical Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Emergency Medical Technology 1,638
Radiologic Technology 1,444
Respiratory Care Therapy 576
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 501
Medical Radiologic Technology 126
Athletic Training 101
Nuclear Medical Technology 48
Polysomnography 45

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