Surgical Technology/Technologist at Southeastern College-Charleston in North Charleston, SC

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0909

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

14%

1 of 7

Female Graduates

86%

6 of 7

Annual Tuition & Fees

$25,080

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Surgical Technology/Technologist. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $25,080 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Southeastern College-Charleston's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Surgical Technology/Technologist.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 51.0909

Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 7 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 14% male, 86% female

Is This Program Accredited?

Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Since 2024 · Next review February 2028
The NBSTSA's Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam is open to graduates of CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited programs.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, DAPIP, as of October 2026. Reported by accrediting agencies; not audited. DAPIP lists accreditation by program type, so confirm that it covers this specific credential with the school.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Average Starting Salary

$105,620

10-Year Job Growth

+17.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071	$84,496	+17.3%	75%	primary100% confidence
Surgical Assistants SOC: 29-9093	$48,232	+5.1%	75%	primary100% confidence
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$50,264	+4.5%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$79,215

Peak Salary

$132,025

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Instructing

● Speaking

● Reading Comprehension

● Critical Thinking

● Writing

● Active Listening

● Active Learning

● Learning Strategies

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Time Management

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Southeastern College-Charleston

Location North Charleston, SC

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $25,080

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $25,080

Average Net Price $30,896

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Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0909

CIP Family: 51

IPEDS ID: