Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Surgical Technology in Louisiana

Find Schools Near

Surgical Technology Schools in Louisiana

143 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 137
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 44.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
undefined

Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,720 people in the state and 309,640 people in the nation working in surgical technology/technologist jobs.

undefined

Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Louisiana

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $39,990 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

undefined

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

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
205 Total Students

In their early career, McCann School of Business & Technology grads earn an average salary of $25,392. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,640.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
391 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Herzing University - Kenner will pay a net price of $24,916.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,762 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,909 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,708. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
387 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,717 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $22,791.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,745 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,842.

Surgical Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Radiologic Technology 245
Physician Assistant 91
Respiratory Care Therapy 63
Emergency Medical Technology 58
Athletic Training 20
Cardiovascular Technology 18
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 17
Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 10

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.