Surgical Technology at Elgin Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Elgin Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elgin Community College is located in Elgin, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Elgin Community College.
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Studying Online at Elgin Community College
Many students take online classes at Elgin Community College. Among 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Elgin Community College
Rankings can help you compare Elgin Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 40 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Elgin Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Elgin Community College are 91% women (40) and 9% men (4).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Among the 15 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Elgin Community College, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Elgin Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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