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Sterile Processing Technician Schools in Pennsylvania

88 students earned Sterile Processing Technology/Technician degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Sterile Processing Technician major is the 58th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technician Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 87
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 87
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 92.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 3.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Sterile Processing Technician Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 6,550 people in the state and 165,770 people in the nation working in sterile processing technology/technician jobs.

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Wages for Sterile Processing Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a sterile processing technology/technician grad in the state is $34,790, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer sterile processing technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
593 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,862.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,284. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,282 after earning their degree at this institution. 23% of the teachers are full time.

Sterile Processing Technician Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $33,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 199
Laboratory Technician 100
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology 60
Histologic Technician 9
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 3

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