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Surgical Technology Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 261 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
Associate Degree 116
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 104
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 104
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 104
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
12,196 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,954. 94% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,625. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Sullivan University

Louisville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,161. Graduates earn an average $29,692 after graduation. 42% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,617. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,129 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,938 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,649 a year. This public school has an average net price of $4,858. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,630 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,436 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,817.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,901 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,542. In their early career, Owensboro Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,306.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,505 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. In their early career, Southeast grads earn an average salary of $23,646. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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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