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Surgical Technology Schools in California

In <nil>, 590 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in CA.

A Surgical Technology major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in California

Surgical Technology/Technologist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 323
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 267
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 267

Gender Distribution

In California, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.0%
  • White: 17.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 16.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in California

There are 21,180 people in the state and 309,640 people in the nation working in surgical technology/technologist jobs.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a surgical technology/technologist grad in the state is $60,940, compared to a typical salary of $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

An average student at American Career College - Ontario will pay a net price of $29,050. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 36 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,902 Total Students

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,874 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. In their early career, Concorde Career College - San Bernardino grads earn an average salary of $35,379. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
710 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $22,485. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
699 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,695. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,911 after graduation.

#7

Advanced College

South Gate
9 Degrees in Major Awarded

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
121 Total Students

In their early career, Valley College of Medical Careers grads earn an average salary of $33,158. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,808 a year. 87% of students get financical aid.

#9

Skyline College

San Bruno
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,776 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Graduates earn an average $41,801 after graduation. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Surgical Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers surgical technology/technologist majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to surgical technology/technologist.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Respiratory Care Therapy 914
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 838
Radiologic Technology 624
Physician Assistant 587
Cardiovascular Technology 231
MRI Technician 200
Emergency Medical Technology 170
Athletic Training 136

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