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Surgical Technology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 673 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in TX.

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 473
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 184
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 184
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.1%
  • White: 32.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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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
31,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,702 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,390 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 49% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
862 Total Students

34 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,883.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,749 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,497 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Amarillo College

Amarillo
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,079 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,231 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
519 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,960 after graduation. An average student at Concorde Career College - San Antonio will pay a net price of $26,314. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,654 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. A typical student attending TSTC will pay a net price of $10,463.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,813.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,421 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,812 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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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