Surgical Technology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 449 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Surgical Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,626 students earned theirSurgical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Surgical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 1,144 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,465 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 963 |
Earnings of Surgical Technology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Surgical Technology majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 186 |
| Women | 958 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Surgical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 49.4% |
| Asian | 29 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 18.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 4 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Surgical Technology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 501 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Surgical Technology students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. This school awarded 520 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Madisonville Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 130 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 106 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Mississippi Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 76 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 54 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gulf Coast State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 48 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
GateWay Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brookline College-Tempe is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elgin Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 44 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Surgical Technology that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4,111 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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