Sterile Processing Technician Basic Certificates
There are 92 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about76% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Sterile Processing Technician graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sterile Processing Technician Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,964 people earned theirSterile Processing Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sterile Processing Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 901 |
| Master’s Degree | 797 |
Earnings of Sterile Processing Technician Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician of $39,910 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 | $42,942 |
| 4 years | $39,910 |
| 5 years | $44,672 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician. About 80.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 206 |
| Women | 857 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sterile Processing Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 383 | 36.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 71 | 6.7% |
| International Students | 10 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sterile Processing Technician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 112 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
Herzing University-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 341 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa Medical Career College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Philadelphia Technician Training comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fortis Institute is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fortis College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College-Roseville is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antilles School of Technical Careers comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dorsey College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Paul College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Career College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 33 basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Anoka Technical College is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Kansas City comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 29 basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Bay Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 29 basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician. This school awarded 27 basic certificates in Sterile Processing Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Sterile Processing Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their basic certificate in Sterile Processing Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sterile Processing Technician that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 9,347 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3,893 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 3,329 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 895 |
| Histologic Technician | 260 |
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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