Surgical Technology at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, take a look at what The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 surgical technology degrees were granted at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
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Online & Distance Learning at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Online coursework is an option at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. Among 4,530 students, 3,045 (67%) studied exclusively online and 241 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Use these rankings to compare The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #26 of 28 |
| Best Value | Texas | #34 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #386 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are 87% women (26) and 13% men (4).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Among the 30 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, 87% were women (26) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, above 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
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest go on to a range of careers. 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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