Surgical Technology/Technologist

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0909

at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus in San Juan, PR

38.83 - Below AveragePrivate, Non-Profit

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$11,311

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$11,311

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 PR

$11,31128% below average

Benchmark: $15,671 — average of 19 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

The Surgical Technology/Technologist program at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in San Juan, PR. The program trains students to assist surgical teams in operating room settings, covering sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and perioperative care.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0909 in the health professions field, within allied health and surgical assisting. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus also offers related programs including Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at both certificate levels, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Students can expect clinical practicum hours in surgical settings alongside didactic instruction in anatomy, microbiology, and surgical procedures.

CIP 51.0909 — Surgical Technology/Technologist

Category: Healthcare

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