Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Surgical Technology in South Carolina

Find Schools Near

Surgical Technology Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 139 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in SC.

A Surgical Technology major is the 45th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in South 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 109
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 109
Associate Degree 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
undefined

Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in South Carolina

There are 4,950 people in the state and 309,640 people in the nation working in surgical technology/technologist jobs.

undefined

Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $39,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

undefined

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
309 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,668 after graduation. 74% of students get financical aid. 16% of the teachers are full time.

Surgical Technology Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Physician Assistant 175
Medical Radiologic Technology 171
Respiratory Care Therapy 98
Athletic Training 65
Cardiovascular Technology 59
Emergency Medical Technology 39
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 10
Radiation Protection Technician 10

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

View Nationwide Surgical Technology Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.