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Undergraduate Certificates in Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Majors
In 2021-2022, 399 undergraduate certificates were awarded to sterile processing technology/technician majors. This earns it the #65 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sterile processing technology/technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 793 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 399 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for sterile processing technology/technician majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sterile processing technology/technician students who are undergraduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 96 |
| Women | 303 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sterile processing technology/technician undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 23 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sterile processing technology/technician students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Philadelphia Technician Training. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Philadelphia Technician Training Institute. About 76% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fortis College - Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Fortis College - Houston. About 81% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at PMI Phoenix. Of these students, 69% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sterile processing technology/technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Antilles School of Technical Careers. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Antilles School of Technical Careers awarded 29 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sterile processing technology/technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Fortis College - Orange Park. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Fortis College - Orange Park. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Saint Paul College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Saint Paul College awarded 24 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at PMI Denver. Of these students, 79% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sterile processing technology/technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Nashville State Community College. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Nashville State Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,716 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Berkeley College - Woodland Park. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Stautzenberger College - Brecksville awarded 15 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Fortis College - Richmond is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Fortis College - Richmond awarded 12 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fortis Institute - Houston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Fortis Institute - Houston. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stark State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Stark State College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Stautzenberger College - Maumee. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Southern University at Shreveport comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in sterile processing technology/technician. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Southern University at Shreveport. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College awarded 5 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Eastern Gateway Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Eastern Gateway Community College awarded 3 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for sterile processing technology/technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Cuyahoga Community College District. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Cuyahoga Community College District. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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