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Undergraduate Certificates in Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

405 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician is offered at 23 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 74% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 405 students earned their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. 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 699
Undergraduate Certificate 405
Associate Degree 4

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 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 79
Women 326
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The racial-ethnic distribution of sterile processing technology/technician undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8
Black or African American 186
Hispanic or Latino 89
White 91
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 23 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Philadelphia Technician Training

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
87 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for sterile processing technology/technician students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Philadelphia Technician Training. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Philadelphia Technician Training Institute. About 83% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Fortis College - Houston

Houston, Texas
52 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Fortis College - Houston awarded 52 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

41 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix awarded 41 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#4

Antilles School of Technical Careers

San Juan, Puerto Rico
29 Yearly Graduations
69% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Antilles School of Technical Careers. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#5

Fortis College - Orange Park

Orange Park, Florida
28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Fortis College - Orange Park. Of these students, 82% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
24 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Paul College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Saint Paul College. About 71% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from PMI Denver. About 71% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, Tennessee
20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Nashville State Community College. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
18 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Berkeley College - Woodland Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,385 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,751 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Berkeley College - Woodland Park. About 94% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Stautzenberger College - Brecksville. About 80% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Fortis College - Richmond

Richmond, Virginia
12 Yearly Graduations
75% 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 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Fortis College - Richmond. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#12

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Delta College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Delta College. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Fortis Institute - Houston

Houston, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Fortis Institute - Houston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Fortis Institute - Houston. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque West

Albuquerque, New Mexico
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for sterile processing technology/technician majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque West. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque West awarded 9 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#15

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

Stark State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in sterile processing technology/technician. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their undergraduate certificate in sterile processing technology/technician from Stark State College.

#16

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
6 Yearly Graduations
100% 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. The sterile processing technology/technician program at Southern University at Shreveport awarded 6 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stautzenberger College - Maumee comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in sterile processing technology/technician. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Stautzenberger College - Maumee. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Southern.

#19

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 undergraduate certificates were handed out to sterile processing technology/technician majors at Cuyahoga Community College District.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to sterile processing technology/technician that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 259
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 197
Laboratory Technician 139
Clinical/Medical Science Professions 124
Lab Sciences & Medical Technology 100

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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