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Surgical Technology Schools in Florida

492 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Florida

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 262
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 262
Associate Degree 230

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Florida

16,590 people in the state and 309,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to surgical technology/technologist.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Florida

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $44,030 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
690 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,438 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,125 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,807 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
405 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1. In their early career, Concorde Career Institute - Tampa grads earn an average salary of $29,426.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
197 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,792 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate.

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City College - Altamonte Springs

Altamonte Springs
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
242 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,158 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,410 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,855 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
434 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 33 to 1. In their early career, Concorde Career Institute - Miramar grads earn an average salary of $28,384.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,226 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,034. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
489 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $22,510. 21% of the teachers are full time.

Surgical Technology Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Surgical Technologists 19% $43,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Physician Assistant 668
Medical Radiologic Technology 503
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 495
Radiologic Technology 485
Emergency Medical Technology 468
Respiratory Care Therapy 441
Athletic Training 202
Cardiovascular Technology 102

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