Surgical Technology Schools In Arkansas
Surgical Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 7 accredited surgical technology schools in Arkansas. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the surgical technology academic community in Arkansas, and the future trends in surgical technology training at the following levels:
- Surgical Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Surgical Technology
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Arkansas Vs. National Surgical Technology Employment
| Arkansas | 970 |
| National | 92,260 |
Of all of the s in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Arkansas.
Employment Growth for Surgical technicians In Arkansas
| 850 | 870 | 1,000 | 1,010 | 970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Arkansas, the field of surgical technology is growing. 120 more s were working in Arkansas in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of surgical technology has grown by 14% in Arkansas. This growth is faster than the change in the number of s around the country. Nationally, the number of s has grown by 9% from 2006 to 2010.
Surgical Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Arkansas
| $29,890 | $31,630 | $32,950 | $34,260 | $34,840 |
| $36,627 | $39,363 | $40,932 | $42,668 | $43,359 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Surgical Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by s is increasing in Arkansas. In 2006 s made a mean salary of $29,890 per year, and in 2010 they made $34,840 per year.
Salary percentiles for Surgical technicians in Arkansas
10th percentile |
$25,150 |
25th percentile |
$28,340 |
50th percentile |
$33,780 |
75th percentile |
$39,940 |
90th percentile |
$47,340 |
Thus, there was a 14% growth in s' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Arkansas, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of surgical technology. The pay differential between the highest paid s and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 88%
Average Salaries for Surgical technicians and related professions in Arkansas
Dental Hygienist |
$60,850 |
Health Science |
$61,697 |
Physician Assistant |
$71,500 |
Sonography |
$56,230 |
X Ray Technician |
$44,490 |
s in Arkansas earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Surgical Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arkansas
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 10 |
The number of students graduating from the 7 accredited surgical technology schools in Arkansas is decreasing. In Arkansas, there were 102 graduates in 2006. And there were 70 graduates from surgical technology courses in 2010.
Thus there was a 31% percent decrease in the number of surgical technology school degree or certificate graduates in Arkansas. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned an associate's degree in surgical technology.