Surgical Technology Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology is offered at 449 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,626 degrees were awarded toSurgical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Surgical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,144 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,465 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 963 |
Earnings of Surgical Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Surgical Technology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Surgical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 8.0% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 16.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Surgical Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 501 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Surgical Technology students seeking a bachelor's degree is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Madisonville Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 130 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 89 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Mississippi Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Technical College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gulf Coast State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
GateWay Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brookline College-Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elgin Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Surgical Technology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4,111 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
