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Surgical Technology Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 367 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
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 190
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 190
Associate Degree 177

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: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 52.0%
  • White: 21.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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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
1,274 Total Students

39 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,023.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,751 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 45 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
638 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,105 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
737 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,314. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, PMI Chula Vista grads earn an average salary of $31,568.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

#7

Advanced College

South Gate
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. An average student at Advanced College will pay a net price of $23,857. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
129 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,339 a year. An average student at Valley College of Medical Careers will pay a net price of $23,241.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
733 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $24,147. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#9

Skyline College

San Bruno
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,747 Total Students

A typical student attending Skyline College will pay a net price of $1,157. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,305 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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