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Surgical Technology Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 215 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
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 117
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 117
Associate Degree 89
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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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
16,668 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,959 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,269 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 22% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 30% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,115.

#4

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,508 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $22,749 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $3,691.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,459 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 39% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,337. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,816 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,574.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,922 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. In their early career, RCC grads earn an average salary of $25,110. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,862 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $11,631.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,687 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,242.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,990 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 86% of students get financical aid. 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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