Surgical Technology at Del Mar College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, consider the program at Del Mar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 surgical technology degrees were granted at Del Mar College.
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Online Class Availability at Del Mar College
Many students take online classes at Del Mar College. Of 10,256 students, 2,503 (24%) studied exclusively online and 5,720 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Del Mar College
These rankings give you a sense of how Del Mar College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 38 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Del Mar College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Del Mar College are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Del Mar College
Among the 10 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Del Mar College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Del Mar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Del Mar 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Del Mar College pursue many career paths. 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.