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177 students earned Sterile Processing Technology/Technician degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Sterile Processing Technician is the 67th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technician Majors in California

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 150
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In California, a sterile processing technology/technician major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sterile processing technology/technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.5%
  • White: 16.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Sterile Processing Technician Grads in California

15,940 people in the state and 165,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sterile processing technology/technician.

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Wages for Sterile Processing Technician Jobs in California

A typical salary for a sterile processing technology/technician grad in the state is $47,430, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer sterile processing technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
879 Total Students

61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
305 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,707. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

In their early career, Premiere Career College grads earn an average salary of $33,201. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,417.

Sterile Processing Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers sterile processing technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $46,050

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sterile processing technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 972
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology 161
Laboratory Technician 110
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 39
Renal/Dialysis Technician 29
Cytotechnology 4

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