Surgical Technology at Durham Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, take a look at what Durham Technical Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Durham Technical Community College sits in Durham, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Durham Technical Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Durham Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at Durham Technical Community College. Among 5,157 students, 3,106 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,227 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Durham Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Durham Technical Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Durham Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Durham Technical Community College are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Durham Technical Community College
Of the 14 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Durham Technical Community College, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Durham Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Durham Technical 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
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Durham Technical Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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