Surgical Technology at Bellingham Technical College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, take a look at what Bellingham Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bellingham Technical College is located in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 surgical technology degrees were granted at Bellingham Technical College.
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Studying Online at Bellingham Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Bellingham Technical College. Of 2,047 students, 435 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 465 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Bellingham Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Bellingham Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 38 |
| Best Value | Washington | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Bellingham Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Bellingham Technical College are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Bellingham Technical College
Among the 11 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Bellingham Technical College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Bellingham Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Bellingham Technical College, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Bellingham Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Surgical Technology graduates, 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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