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Surgical Technology Schools in Virginia

85 Surgical Technology/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Surgical Technology is the 47th most popular major out of a total 109 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Virginia

6,570 people in the state and 309,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to surgical technology/technologist.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $50,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,780 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,337 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,406.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
341 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $62,836 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,922. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,864 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $6,913.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,767 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,529 after earning their degree at this institution.

Surgical Technology Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 962
Emergency Medical Technology 358
Radiologic Technology 306
Respiratory Care Therapy 114
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 57
Athletic Training 49
Medical Radiologic Technology 19
Cardiovascular Technology 12

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

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