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Sterile Processing Technician Schools in Illinois

84 students earned Sterile Processing Technology/Technician degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Sterile Processing Technician is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technician Majors in Illinois

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 83
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Sterile Processing Technician Grads in Illinois

5,840 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 Illinois

In this state, sterile processing technology/technician grads earn an average of $37,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer sterile processing technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,679 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $30,367 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,266 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,208 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Triton College

River Grove
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $33,229 after graduation.

Sterile Processing Technician Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Medical Equipment Preparers 2% $36,770
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 496
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology 74
Laboratory Technician 61
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 30
Histologic Technician 18
Renal/Dialysis Technician 13
Histotechnologist 3

View all majors related to Sterile Processing Technician

View Nationwide Sterile Processing Technician Report

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