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Surgical Technology/Technologist in California

Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in California

789 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Surgical Technology/Technologist is the 298th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology/Technologist Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 610
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 170
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 170
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.4%
  • White: 19.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology/Technologist Grads in California

In this state, there are 21,180 people employed in jobs related to a surgical technology/technologist degree, compared to 309,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Surgical Technology/Technologist Jobs in California

In this state, surgical technology/technologist grads earn an average of $60,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,040.

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

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

34 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. An average student at American Career College - Anaheim will pay a net price of $27,785.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. An average student at American Career College - Ontario will pay a net price of $27,943. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,751 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,592. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
638 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 93% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
737 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,628. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

18% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,831. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

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Advanced College

South Gate
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59 Total Students
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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
129 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,209. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
733 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. An average student at Concorde Career College - San Diego will pay a net price of $24,825.

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#9

Skyline College

San Bruno
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,747 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,834. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time.

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Surgical Technology/Technologist Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Respiratory Care Therapy 914
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 838
Radiologic Technology 624
Physician Assistant 587
Cardiovascular Technology 231
MRI Technician 200
Emergency Medical Technology 170
Athletic Training 136

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