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Surgical Technology Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 209 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in NC.

In this state, Surgical Technology is the 40th most popular major out of a total 117 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 124
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in North Carolina

There are 13,590 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 North Carolina

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $43,940 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in North Carolina that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $30,895 after graduation. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,425 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,636 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,350 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,355 Total Students

23% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,068 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,508 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. This public school has an average net price of $4,731. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,081. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,867 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,388 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending RCC will pay a net price of $6,522. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, WCC grads earn an average salary of $28,722. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,661.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,270 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,001 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
557 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,401.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Surgical Technology Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physician Assistant 515
Emergency Medical Technology 402
Radiologic Technology 367
Respiratory Care Therapy 202
Athletic Training 103
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 87
Nuclear Medical Technology 46
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 37

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