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Surgical Technology Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 137 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in MS.

A Surgical Technology major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 100
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Mississippi

3,020 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 Mississippi

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $39,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,423 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,564. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,940. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,285 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,388 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,664 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Surgical Technology Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Radiologic Technology 158
Respiratory Care Therapy 94
Emergency Medical Technology 56
Athletic Training 32
Physician Assistant 31
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 12
Cardiovascular Technology 7
Nuclear Medical Technology 5

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

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