Surgical Technology at Fortis Institute-Nashville
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Fortis Institute-Nashville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis Institute-Nashville is located in Nashville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Fortis Institute-Nashville.
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Online Class Availability at Fortis Institute-Nashville
Many students take online classes at Fortis Institute-Nashville. Of 393 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 227 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Fortis Institute-Nashville
These rankings give you a sense of how Fortis Institute-Nashville’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #259 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Fortis Institute-Nashville, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Fortis Institute-Nashville are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Fortis Institute-Nashville
Among the 15 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Fortis Institute-Nashville, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Nashville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
Minority students account for 53% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Nashville, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Fortis Institute-Nashville work across a variety of fields. 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
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