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Surgical Technology Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 134 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 80
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.9%
  • White: 32.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in New Jersey

There are 6,480 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 New Jersey

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $53,740 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
781 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. This private school has an average net price of $27,274. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,625 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Berkeley College - Woodland Park grads earn an average salary of $33,034. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Surgical Technology Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Cardiovascular Technology 165
Medical Radiologic Technology 143
Respiratory Care Therapy 90
Radiologic Technology 86
Physician Assistant 81
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 64
Athletic Training 62
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 60

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

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