Surgical Technology/Technologist
at Odessa College in Odessa, TX
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
8
Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,584
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$55,584
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 Texas
Benchmark: $51,431 — average of 72 comparable programs
National median wage — Healthcare
$60,780
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Healthcare
+8%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Odessa College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Odessa, TX. The program prepares students to assist surgeons and operating room staff by preparing instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting procedures in surgical settings.
Classified under CIP code 51.0909 in the surgical technology field, coursework covers sterile technique, surgical procedures, anatomy, pharmacology, and patient care. Odessa College also offers programs in Cosmetology (at both certificate levels), Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair. Graduates are prepared to pursue certification and employment in hospital operating rooms, outpatient surgery centers, and other surgical care environments.
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