Surgical Technology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Surgical Technology is offered at 449 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Surgical Technology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Surgical Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,626 degrees were awarded toSurgical 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 | 1,144 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,465 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25 |
| Master’s Degree | 963 |
Earnings of Surgical Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree 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 associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Surgical Technology. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 706 |
| Women | 4,759 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Surgical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,378 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 206 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,441 | 26.4% |
| Black or African American | 893 | 16.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 199 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 245 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 35 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Surgical Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 501 colleges that offer a associate degree in Surgical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Surgical Technology students seeking a associate degree is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. This school awarded 520 associate degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 106 associate degrees 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 associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degrees in Surgical Technology. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Surgical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree 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 associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to 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 associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to 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 associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gulf Coast State College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
GateWay Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees 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.
Brookline College-Tempe is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elgin Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees 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.
Macomb Community College is a popular choice for Surgical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Surgical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Surgical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Surgical Technology 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 Surgical Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
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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