Surgical Technology at Des Moines Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 100% women (11) and 0% men (0).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Among the 11 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 36% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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