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Surgical Technology/Technologist in West Virginia

Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in West Virginia

74 Surgical Technology/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology/Technologist is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 87.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology/Technologist Grads in West Virginia

There are 1,080 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/Technologist Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a surgical technology/technologist grad in the state is $37,390, compared to a typical salary of $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in West Virginia that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,346 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. This public school has an average net price of $8,407.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
69 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,062. 69% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,407. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Carver Career Center

Charleston
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
155 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,886. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. In their early career, Southern grads earn an average salary of $25,743.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
151 Total Students

In their early career, James Rumsey Technical Institute grads earn an average salary of $43,820. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,790. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,855. In their early career, Ben Franklin Career Center grads earn an average salary of $25,030.

Surgical Technology/Technologist Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 8% $36,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Radiologic Technology 70
Medical Radiologic Technology 63
Respiratory Care Therapy 53
Emergency Medical Technology 44
Athletic Training 23
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 15
MRI Technician 3
Nuclear Medical Technology 1

View all majors related to Surgical Technology/Technologist

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