Surgical Technology/Technologist

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0909

at Fortis College-Richmond in Richmond, VA

31.17 - Below AveragePrivate, For-ProfitAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$38,420

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$38,420

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

First-year graduate earnings vs. Healthcare programs in Virginia

$38,42025% below average

Benchmark: $51,137 — average of 24 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Healthcare

$60,780

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Healthcare

+8%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

Surgical Technology/Technologist is a 2-to-4-year certificate program at Fortis College-Richmond, a private for-profit institution located in Richmond, VA. This program is part of the allied health field (CIP 51.0909) and prepares students for roles as surgical technologists, covering sterile technique, operating room procedures, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety protocols.

Fortis College-Richmond offers several related health programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. The school also offers a certificate in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students pursuing a career in the surgical setting will find this program within a campus that focuses heavily on allied health and clinical training in Richmond, VA.

CIP 51.0909 — Surgical Technology/Technologist

Category: Healthcare

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