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Surgical Technology Schools in Texas

In <nil>, 661 students earned their Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in TX.

A Surgical Technology major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 511
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 135
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 135
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.6%
  • White: 30.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 24,270 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Texas

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $49,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $9,644. 40% of the teachers are full time. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. 63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,344 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,546 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
488 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,317 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $25,080. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,668 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,364.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,686 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,894. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,275 a year. 57% of students get financical aid.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $65,726 after graduation. 63% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
36,264 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,326. In their early career, Tarrant County College grads earn an average salary of $33,214.

#10

South Plains College

Levelland
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,930 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 49% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Surgical Technology Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Surgical Technologists 21% $48,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Radiologic Technology 958
Respiratory Care Therapy 608
Physician Assistant 525
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 428
Emergency Medical Technology 341
Athletic Training 238
Medical Radiologic Technology 123
Nuclear Medical Technology 48

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