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Surgical Technology Schools in Washington

166 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 121
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Washington

There are 5,390 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 Washington

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $58,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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There are 7 colleges in Washington that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $39,545 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,851 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Renton Technical College will pay a net price of $6,862.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,173. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,690 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

In their early career, CBC grads earn an average salary of $35,477. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,048 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

Surgical Technology Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Physician Assistant 156
Radiologic Technology 111
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 83
Medical Radiologic Technology 75
Respiratory Care Therapy 47
Athletic Training 36
Emergency Medical Technology 31
Cardiovascular Technology 15

View all majors related to Surgical Technology

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