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Surgical Technology Schools in Illinois

300 Surgical Technology/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Surgical Technology major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 191
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.0%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 13,340 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $49,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,140 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,908. In their early career, Rasmussen University - Illinois grads earn an average salary of $32,226.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,809 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#5

Triton College

River Grove
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,816. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

#5

Parkland College

Champaign
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,539. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

In their early career, BHC grads earn an average salary of $29,798. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,184. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
578 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

Surgical Technology Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radiologic Technology 476
Physician Assistant 314
Medical Radiologic Technology 203
Respiratory Care Therapy 163
Emergency Medical Technology 112
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 101
Athletic Training 75
Cardiovascular Technology 44

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