Surgical Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is in Rome, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Distance learning is available at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Among 7,282 students, 3,202 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,453 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 425 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are 90% women (28) and 10% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Among the 8 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Northwestern Technical 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 Georgia Northwestern Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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