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Surgical Technology at East Central Community College

If you plan to study Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at East Central Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

East Central Community College sits in Decatur, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 surgical technology degrees were awarded at East Central Community College.

Studying Online at East Central Community College

Many students take online classes at East Central Community College. Of 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Surgical Technology Rankings at East Central Community College

Use these rankings to compare East Central Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Mississippi #5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #55 of 78
Best Value Southeast (Region) #69 of 152
Best Value Nationwide #135 of 425
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #181 of 265

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at East Central Community College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at East Central Community College are 100% women (10) and 0% men (0).

Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at East Central Community College

Among the 10 associate’s surgical technology graduates at East Central Community College, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).

East Central Community College gender breakdown of Surgical Technology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Black / African American 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Surgical Technology majors at East Central Community College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College, 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

Students who finish Surgical Technology program at East Central 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

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