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Surgical Technology Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 246 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in KY.

In this state, Surgical Technology is the 21st most popular major out of a total 100 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 111
Associate Degree 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Kentucky

3,800 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a surgical technology/technologist grad in the state is $45,520, compared to a typical salary of $49,040 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,568.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,293. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,041. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Sullivan University

Louisville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,171. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $30,922.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $27,354.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $5,698. Graduates earn an average $26,380 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,614 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,273 a year. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,492 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Surgical Technology Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Radiologic Technology 187
Respiratory Care Therapy 131
Physician Assistant 121
Medical Radiologic Technology 79
Emergency Medical Technology 74
Athletic Training 58
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 35

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