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#1

#1 Best College for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

171

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$51,666
#2

#2 Best College for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
Guayama, PR

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,860

Median Starting Salary

$52,696
#3

#3 Best College for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
Barranquitas, PR

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,696

Median Starting Salary

$51,936
#4

#4 Best College for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Ponce, PR

Overall, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

790–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$10,283

Median Starting Salary

$54,342
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About Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing

Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to provide care to patients before and during surgery, and provide tableside assistance to surgeons. Includes instruction in operating room safety and preparation, aseptic technique, anesthesia, patient preparation, surgical instruments and procedures, sterilization and disinfecting, surgical drugs and solutions, hemostasis, emergency procedures, and patient/family education.

Pennsylvania awards the most Masters degrees in Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing of all US states with 171 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing can expect about 88% percent of their classmates to be women and 12% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing, include Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are careers that pay more, like Nurse Practitioners. the most available position for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing majors is Registered Nurses.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
189
Female Students
166 (87%)
Male Students
23 (12%)

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