Surgical Technology at Columbia Basin College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, take a look at what Columbia Basin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia Basin College sits in Pasco, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Columbia Basin College.
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Studying Online at Columbia Basin College
Distance learning is available at Columbia Basin College. Among 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Columbia Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia Basin College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 37 |
| Best Value | Washington | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Columbia Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Columbia Basin College are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 12 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Columbia Basin College, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Columbia Basin College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.