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Surgical Technology Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 658 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Surgical Technology is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 106 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 466
Associate Degree 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 84
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 84

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Tennessee

There are 8,730 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 Tennessee

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $43,860 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
774 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,042 a year. 71 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,647 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,304.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,010 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 43 to 1. 71% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,392 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
479 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,379 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,168. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northeast State Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,400.

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South College

Knoxville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

Surgical Technology Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Surgical Technologists 16% $42,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Physician Assistant 415
Radiologic Technology 185
Respiratory Care Therapy 172
Medical Radiologic Technology 134
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 55
Emergency Medical Technology 38
Athletic Training 37
Cardiovascular Technology 31

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