Surgical Technology at College of Western Idaho
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, take a look at what College of Western Idaho. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 surgical technology degrees were granted at College of Western Idaho.
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Online Class Availability at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at College of Western Idaho, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at College of Western Idaho are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Among the 16 associate’s surgical technology graduates at College of Western Idaho, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at College of Western Idaho 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.