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Surgical Technology Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 95 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in LA.

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 66
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 33.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Louisiana

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

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

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
261 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,668 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 43 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,206.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

In their early career, BRCC grads earn an average salary of $27,013. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

In their early career, Herzing University - Kenner grads earn an average salary of $30,259. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,935. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
408 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis College - Baton Rouge grads earn an average salary of $25,738. This private school has an average net price of $24,999. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,013 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,624 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,522.

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

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