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Undergraduate Certificate in Surgical Technology

Undergraduate Certificates in Surgical Technology

1,913 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 249 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 43% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.5% of surgical technology/technologist graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,913 students earned their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. This makes it the 21st most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in surgical technology/technologist at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,586
Undergraduate Certificate 1,913
Basic Certificate 895
Bachelor’s Degree 18

Earnings of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors With Undergraduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for surgical technology/technologist majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 319
Women 1,594
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The racial-ethnic distribution of surgical technology/technologist undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 87
Black or African American 226
Hispanic or Latino 427
White 1,020
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 144
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There are 249 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
53 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for surgical technology/technologist students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The surgical technology/technologist program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 53 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Community Care College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
51 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community Care College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Community Care College. About 86% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Glendale Career College

Glendale, California
48 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Career College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Glendale Career College. Of these students, 74% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
45 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jacinto Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 undergraduate certificates were handed out to surgical technology/technologist majors at San Jacinto College. Of these students, 100% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Nevada Career Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada
43 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Nevada Career Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 undergraduate certificates were handed out to surgical technology/technologist majors at Nevada Career Institute. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
39 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salt Lake Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, Florida
36 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gulf Coast State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The surgical technology/technologist program at Gulf Coast State College awarded 36 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in surgical technology/technologist. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from NWTC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#9

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
28 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for surgical technology/technologist majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Houston Community College. Each year, around 46,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Houston Community College. About 77% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for surgical technology/technologist majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is John C Calhoun State Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Calhoun Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Quincy College

Quincy, Massachusetts
27 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quincy College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 undergraduate certificates were handed out to surgical technology/technologist majors at Quincy College. Of these students, 72% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Brookline College - Tempe

Tempe, Arizona
27 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brookline College - Tempe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in surgical technology/technologist. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Brookline College - Tempe. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Antioch, California
26 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for surgical technology/technologist majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Contra Costa Medical Career College. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The surgical technology/technologist program at Contra Costa Medical Career College awarded 26 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

25 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The surgical technology/technologist program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville awarded 25 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee
25 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nashville State Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 undergraduate certificates were handed out to surgical technology/technologist majors at Nashville State Community College. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for surgical technology/technologist majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Jefferson Community and Technical College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Jefferson Community and Technical College. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, Florida
23 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Suncoast Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from Suncoast Technical College. About 53% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

23 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Arkansas State University - Newport comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in surgical technology/technologist. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist from ASUN.

#20

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metro Technology Centers is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in surgical technology/technologist. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 undergraduate certificates were handed out to surgical technology/technologist majors at Metro Technology Centers. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to surgical technology/technologist that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Emergency Medical Technology 5,811
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 1,175
Radiologic Technology 1,097
Cardiovascular Technology 302
Medical Radiologic Technology 202

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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