Surgical Technology at American Career College-Los Angeles
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American Career College-Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 89 surgical technology graduations were recorded at American Career College-Los Angeles.
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Studying Online at American Career College-Los Angeles
Online coursework is an option at American Career College-Los Angeles. Among 2,168 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 461 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at American Career College-Los Angeles
Use these rankings to compare American Career College-Los Angeles’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #15 of 25 |
| Best Value | California | #17 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 37 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #218 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #394 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at American Career College-Los Angeles, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at American Career College-Los Angeles are 78% women (69) and 22% men (20).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at American Career College-Los Angeles
Of the 89 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at American Career College-Los Angeles, 78% were women (69) and 22% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at American Career College-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 66 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at American Career College-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at American Career College-Los Angeles work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Surgical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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