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Sterile Processing Technician Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician is offered at 92 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Sterile Processing Technician.
Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technician Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,964 students earned theirSterile Processing Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sterile Processing Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 901 |
| Master’s Degree | 797 |
Earnings of Sterile Processing Technician Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Sterile Processing Technician of $39,910 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,942 |
| 4 years | $39,910 |
| 5 years | $44,672 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Sterile Processing Technician Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sterile Processing Technician students seeking a associate degree is Herzing University-Madison. This school awarded 341 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa Medical Career College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Philadelphia Technician Training comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 92 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fortis Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fortis College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College-Roseville is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Antilles School of Technical Careers is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Paul College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Career College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Anoka Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic Technical College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Kansas City comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Bay Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sterile Processing Technician that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 9,347 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3,893 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 3,329 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 895 |
| Histologic Technician | 260 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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