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

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Iowa

There are 3,530 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 Iowa

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $41,080 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,906.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,342 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,215 a year. 91% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

Surgical Technology Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Radiologic Technology 153
Physician Assistant 153
Athletic Training 79
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 33
Emergency Medical Technology 31
Nuclear Medical Technology 8
Medical Radiologic Technology 4

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