Surgical Technology at Central Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, take a look at what Central Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central Piedmont Community College is in Charlotte, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Central Piedmont Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Central Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Central Piedmont Community College. Of 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central Piedmont Community College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 425 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Central Piedmont Community College
Of the 18 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Central Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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