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Surgical Technology Schools in South Dakota

41 Surgical Technology/Technologist students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 62 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 41

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 87.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in South Dakota

760 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 South Dakota

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $40,970 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,573 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

Surgical Technology Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Physician Assistant 26
Emergency Medical Technology 26
Radiologic Technology 22
Respiratory Care Therapy 22
Cardiovascular Technology 21
Medical Radiologic Technology 16
Athletic Training 15
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 14

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